Matthew 6:31 (NASB)
"Do not worry "
Such a simple statement but how difficult it can be. Do not sounds a little like a command doesn't it. Well that is because it is. Jesus does not want us to worry about the things of life. Perhaps it would also be helpful to define what worry is. Worry is when we torment ourselves with the "what ifs". It becomes that thought that overwhelms your mind and even your actions. It takes over our thoughts and leaves us unable to function through everyday life. Worry is the result of us picking up the issues and struggles of our life and not allowing God to handle them. God tells us to, "cast all our cares on Him." We should and we must or worry will consume us and we begin to think about the circumstances of life rather than the Kingdom agenda God has for us. So turn it over to our able savior and stop worrying!
"Do not worry "
Such a simple statement but how difficult it can be. Do not sounds a little like a command doesn't it. Well that is because it is. Jesus does not want us to worry about the things of life. Perhaps it would also be helpful to define what worry is. Worry is when we torment ourselves with the "what ifs". It becomes that thought that overwhelms your mind and even your actions. It takes over our thoughts and leaves us unable to function through everyday life. Worry is the result of us picking up the issues and struggles of our life and not allowing God to handle them. God tells us to, "cast all our cares on Him." We should and we must or worry will consume us and we begin to think about the circumstances of life rather than the Kingdom agenda God has for us. So turn it over to our able savior and stop worrying!
