Don't Worry!

Lately, I have been consumed with worry. Not with the major stuff that comes with a life changing move, but rather I've been worried about things that might happen in the future. Maybe it's my way of coping with everything else going on in my life. I don't know, but I digress. (I've always wanted to say that!)

So I've been doing a new thing for my nightly quiet time. I've been looking up Bible verses that deal with whatever I'm feeling at that time. Last night it was Thanksgiving and man it was good. Well tonight I looked up Worry and ran across Matthew 6:25-34. Those are some powerful words of Jesus! Look them up because I'm too lazy to type them. I will give you some of the "takeaways" (my preacher always says that) from the study Bible notes.

7 Reasons not to Worry

*The same God who created life in you can be trusted with the details of your life. Matt 6:25

*Worrying about the future hampers your efforts for today. Matt 6:26

*Worrying is more harmful than helpful.  Matt 6:27

*God does not ignore those who depend on them. Matt 6:28-30 (this was my favorite)

*Worrying shows a lack of faith in and understanding of God. Matt 6:31,32

*Worrying keeps us from real challenges God wants us to pursue. Matt 6:33

*Living one day at a time keeps us from being consumed with worry. Matt 6:34