Worry

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Matthew 13:22 "The thorny ground represents those who hear and accept the Good News, but all too quickly the message is crowded out by the cares of this life."

Colossians 3:2 "Let Heaven fill your thoughts. Do not think only about things down here on earth."

  Worry is like thorny plants--both crowd out what is good. Our worry over the concerns of life becomes sin when it prevents the Word of God from taking root in our life.

  Why do I worry so much? How can I worry less?

  Psalm 55:4 "My heart is in anguish."

  Fear and anxiety are normal responses to threatening situations.

  Exodus 14:13 "Moses told the people, 'Don't be afraid. Just stand where you are and watch the LORD rescue you.' "

  We combat worry and anxiety by remembering God's promises and trusting Him.

  Philippians 4:6 "Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything."
We Combat worry by placing our cares in Jesus' hands.

Psalm 62:6 "He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress where I will not be shaken."

We find relief from fear in the promise of salvation.

Matthew 6:27 "Can all your worries add a single moment to your life?"

Viewing our life from an eternal point of view helps us put our worries in the proper perspective.

PROMISE FROM GOD: 1 Peter 5:7 "Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about what happens to you."

[devotion provided by: Touchpoints for Students]

Amen!! and may I present all my worries before the Lord, He is in control. Nothing greater than that =]