Worry

Worry has been likened to a rocking chair – it keeps you busy, but doesn’t get you anywhere. In our fast-paced, modern society, the old word “worry” is often replaced with terms like “stress” or “anxiety disorder.” Often this serious problem is disguised in the robe of “concern.” Why not take your Bible and read Matthew 6:24-34? Jesus Himself informed us that anxiety is unnecessary (v. 32), prohibited (vv. 25, 31, 34), futile (v. 27), heathenish (v. 32) and a sign of weak faith (v. 30).

According to a University of Wisconsin study many years ago:

• 40% of things worried about never happen
• 30% were over things in the past and things which cannot be changed
• 22% over petty and needless worries
• 8% over legitimate matters

We might think about saying, “We will cross that bridge if we come to it!” People worry about nearly everything under the sun.

Consider one problem area – materialism. Materialism is fanned by selfishness and greed. Read Luke 12:15-21. Worry over financial matters is often self-inflicted. Credit debt slavery is widespread.

God’s Word provides the guidelines for a life of obedience, trust and peace. Are you seeking freedom from worry?