According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary the definition of worry is: "to afflict with mental distress or agitation : make anxious" (http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/worry)
The Bible's take on worry: (This is a small list.)
Psalms 55:22 Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.
Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
Proverbs 12:25 Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.
Isaiah 12:2 Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the LORD JEHOVAH is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation.
Matthew 6:34 Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.
Matthew 11:28-30 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
John 14:1 Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.
Philippians 4:6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
1 Peter 5:6 Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:
With the definition and the Bible verses about worry why do we, as humans, worry? We are too weak on our own to trust that the higher power of God really is all knowing and has it under control. Nana used to tell me it was a sin to worry since we are told many times throughout the Bible NOT to worry and that God can see all our future. But she still worried. She would pray about something and try not to worry, but she did not always accomplish this. That was because she was human as we all are. She would often tell me that she'd been frettin' and stewin' over something. But I can also say that I often saw her praying about her worries. How often does your family see or hear you praying about your worries? Does your family know that you are striving to leave it in the hands of God?
I often worry. I shouldn't, but I do. I understand that many things cause us to worry. There is a huge list and everyone's 'worry list' is different. Here are some of mine past and present): family, health of my family, finances, job security, legal matters, vehicle situations, how other people feel about me and/or my family, homeschool, the future, the unknown and on & on. I can honestly tell you that when my worrying reaches it's peak points I get physically sick and cranky. My body shakes inside. My head hurts. My patience level is almost non existant.
Now tell me what logical sense it makes to worry? Worrying will change NOTHING!! Since I will never have the ability to look into the future I should get over it and take each day as it comes while striving to do my best. If we pray and make the best decision possible then there is nothing more to do. I have felt a spirit of worry the last few weeks and it is getting to me. I write this today as a step of admitting I have a problem with worrying and not trusting God. I am holding myself publicly accountable to laying it in God's hands and trusting my future to Him.
I challenge you to finding one worry each week you would like relief from. Pray about it then take the steps needed for that situation. Once you have prayed and then put action into the situation, whether it be a budget for finances, a new health routine, a daily prayer time, or a set aside time for you to relax, I challenge you enjoy the day as it is given to you by God!
Here's to a Worry Free Life!
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