Why worry?

Worry never robs tomorrow of its sorrow, it only saps today of its joy. Leo F. Buscaglia

Worry is... investing time and energy into the problems of tomorrow, even though they probably wont happen anyway!

Why do we worry? why do we waste our time and energy on such a meaningless activity? The facts are that no matter how much we worry about something, its not going to make it better, in fact often the opposite. When we put all our focus on the problem, a possible solution is often overlooked, not to mention the anxiety and stress we cause ourselves in the meantime!

This is what the Bible says about worry.
Matt 6 v 25 - 34 paraphrased says 'Dont worry about what you will eat or drink or wear. Look at the birds of the air, God looks after them very well, and you know you are worth so much more to Him than them. You cannot add any time to your life by worrying. Seek Gods kingdom first and all else will be added unto you. Dont worry about tomorrow, because tomorrow will have worries of its own. Sufficient for each day is its own troubles.

Another great verse is Phil 4 v 6-7 'Do not worry about anything, but pray and ask God for everything you need, always giving thanks. And Gods peace, which is so great we cant even understand it, will keep your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.'

Today I pray that your worries would start to fade in the light of His overwhelming peace. The trick is, actually giving your worries and your burdens over to Him, and not picking them up again. Trust that God has your life, your situation, your worries under control because..... HE DOES!

xox

I keep the telephone of my mind open to peace, harmony, health, love and abundance. Then, whenever doubt, anxiety or fear try to call me, they keep getting a busy signal - and soon they'll forget my number. ~Edith Armstrong