Worry is Killing You! Stop, Do This Instead

If you're worried about something, there's a solution for it.

[0:00] Intro

[1:20] Don't worry

[11:10] Do this

[17:16] Final Thoughts

Bible Verses:

Matthew 6:25-34

Philippians 4:6-7

Daniel 3

2 Corinthians 5:6-10

2 Corinthians 1:8-9

We all have things we worry about. Worrying seems to come naturally to many of us. I want to encourage you to stop worrying and instead focus on what Jesus teaches in Matthew 6:25-34 and Philippians 4:6-7. These verses help with our perspective. When God provides for birds without human effort, then He most definitely will provide for us.

God is sovereign, omniscient, and omnipotent. He revealed Himself through creation, the Bible, and Jesus Christ, and it's crucial to understand His nature. Seek God's kingdom and righteousness, and trust that He will take care of other things. One way you can do this is to focus on your daily tasks and work as a way to honor God, rather than worrying about the future.

In Philippians 4:6-7, Paul advises against worrying and instead encourages prayer and thanksgiving. Maybe, as I do, you struggle with prayer, patience, and trust that God will do what He says He will do. You can find comfort in bringing your requests to God with thanksgiving. God promises in verse 7 to guard your hearts and minds with peace.

Difficult times can be the most challenging to our faith and commitment to God. I lost my mom to cancer and it was a very difficult time for me. But I knew during that time it was so important to trust in God's faithfulness and to prioritize being with God in His Word and in prayer. It didn’t make the pain of losing my mom go away, but it made it something I could walk through in the peace and comfort God provided.

I hope you will find comfort in knowing that you don’t have to struggle with worrying alone. Bring your worries and concerns to God. He is big enough to take them.