WORRY OR TRUST WHAT IS IT GOING TO BE?

WORRY OR TRUST WHAT IS IT GOING TO BE? 

Well it’s a new year. Are things going to be different this year in the way in which you think, the way in which you respond to life? How much time are you going to spend worrying about things over which you have little or no control? 

It seems worry has become a big part of our lives and has gradually taken over much of our thinking. Its entrance has been so gradual that many are not aware they worry as much as they do. One thing is for sure, worry is costly. It is harmful to our physical, emotional and spiritual well-being; in fact worry is like a malignant disease, it grows and grows. Does this sound familiar? You start to worry about one thing and that causes you to worry about something else and that causes you to worry about something else and that causes you to worry about something else and all your worry results in your being tired, irritable and with little energy. Worry is not of God. 

I don’t know the source of the following relating to worry, but if it is based on scientific inquiry the results are sobering.

·         40% of the things we worry about never happen.

·         30% of the things we worry about were things that had already taken place and there was nothing we could do about it.

·         12% of the things we worry about were things that had been shared with us by others and it turns out that what they were sharing was their own opinion, often with little or no basis of truth.

·         10% of the things we worry about are health related which most of us would agree is not good for our health. People who worry excessively are not healthy, especially when they realize they have little or no control over what is causing them to worry.  

·         8% of the things we worry about are legitimate concerns. During the course of our lives we will face many trials and some very real problems that need to be dealt with.

If the above statistics are correct or anywhere near correct, it seems that there are only 8% of the things that we deal with in life that are worth worrying about.  

If 92% of the things that cause us to worry are beyond our control or not important, wouldn’t it make sense for us to worry less? But the reality is we do worry. Can the Word of God help me not to worry? Here is a passage of Scripture that should be of great help in dealing with worry. I remind you though, to be of value it must be believed and implemented by faith. 

Matthew 11:28. This Scripture passage will help those of us who realize we have grown weary because of the burdensome nature of worry and that we need help, we need rest; it is available: “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28). Coming to Jesus results in our receiving rest. 

Beloved, God is faithful. As we walk in faithfulness, we will discover God’s will and way in dealing with the 8% of our life that is of legitimate concern. In doing this we learn the importance of trusting God in any and all circumstances. 

Certain things that touch our lives may be beyond our control, but praise God they are not beyond His. Worry is not part of His solution. Worry may be a choice we make in life but it’s a poor one. The greatest choice we can  make is to walk with Him in faith and allow His Presence to fill us with His peace and rest. His message to all who know Him remains the same “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest” (Matt11:28).  

God bless you and keep you centered in His will, david