WHY WORRY?

"Do not be anxious or worried about anything, but in everything [every circumstance and situation] by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, continue to make your [specific] requests known to God. Philippians 4:6 AMP

Reading Matthew 6:25-34, three times in this short passage Jesus commanded, "Take no thought", that is, "Do not worry" and the way He said it shows the comprehensiveness of His charge. In verse 25, He acknowledges worry as a common practice and says, "Stop worrying. In verses 31 & 34, He uses the same word, but in a way that means "Don't even start worrying." Worrying paralyzes you, making you too upset to accomplish anything productive. When you worry, you are choosing to be mastered by your circumstances instead of God's truth.

Worry is devastating and because of worry, many make foolish life decisions, incurring painful consequences. To continue worrying about anything, or to start worrying in the first place, is to violate the Lord's command. But more important than what worry does to you is what you are communicating about God. When you worry you are saying in effect, "God, I just don't think I can trust You." Worry strikes a blow at the Person and Character of God. The candid truth is that worrying is a complete waste of time, it's a demonstration of faithlessness. Take no thought (do not worry) about anything, but in everything pray, thank God and believe that God is able.

Further Scripture Study: 1 Peter 5:7 

Declare This: Dear Father, I refuse to worry or be anxious about anything that concerns me. I choose to hold on to the truth of Your Word and stay in faith in Jesus name Amen.