Why Worry

  I have been involved in an online bible study called Am I Messing Up My Kids. The focus of this week is Why Worry?

Why do I worry? That’s an excellent question. I have been known as a worry wart for most of my life. If there is nothing to worry about I find things to worry about. Being a mom brings about even more worries than I had before.

Why worry? Why do I worry?

I worry all the time…

But God says that worry is counterproductive. It does not change anything, and brings harm to us.

“Which one of you by worry can add a single hour to his span of life” Luke 12:25

“Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs him down…” Proverbs 12:25

I worry about our finances. I worry that we will not be able to provide enough for our son. I worry that we will not have enough money to pay bills, or buy the things we need…

But God says that he will provide us with everything we need.

“And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches and glory in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6

I worry about my son. I worry about his well-being. I worry about whether or not I am  a good enough mother.

But God say that he cares for my son. He wants my son to be near to him. My job is to teach Ezra about Jesus. If I do this, even if he strays from the Lord, God says he will always go back to what I taught him about God.

“Jesus said ‘let the little children come to me, do not hinder them from me, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” Matthew 19:14

“Start your children off on the way to go and even when they are older they will not turn from it.” Proverbs 22:6

I worry I will make mistakes, as a parent, a wife, in general. Sometimes I try to be perfect. 

God says I will make mistakes. I will never be close to perfect. I am a sinner. But God also says despite my shortcomings I can find my strength in him. His grace is enough for me.

“For all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God.” Romans 3:23

“But he said to me, ‘my grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in your weakness.’ Therefore, I will boast more gladly about my weaknesses so that Christ’s power will rest on me.” 2 Corinthians 12:9

I worry I will say or do the wrong thing to people. I worry other people will judge me or talk bad about me. I am afraid of rejection. Sometimes I am afraid to do what God wants me to do because I worry others won’t like me.

But God tells me I should be more concerned about what he thinks about me than what others think of me.

“Fear not them that which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul, but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.” Mathew 10:28

The world is filled with so much corruption and destruction. Every time I turn on the news or read my Facebook my mind runs rampant with all of the bad things that could happen to me or the people I love.

But God says that he will protect me and my loved ones.

“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I will fear no evil for you are with me. Your rod and staff they comfort me. “Psalm 23:4

I often tell myself that I am a worrier. It’s just the way I am. My mom was a worrier. My grandmother was a worrier. My family line consist of women worry warts. This is just who I am and I can’t change it.

But God tells me that I am not a worrier, and that he has given me peace. I do not have to live in fear, but I can walk in God’s peace.

“Peace I leave to you my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. “John 14:27

“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. “ Colossians 3:15

Why do I worry?

God says that I do not have anything to be worried or fearful of. All I need to do is give my concerns to him, and he will take care of it. He alleviates my anxiety and give me peace if I trust in him.

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving present your request to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4 : 6-7

“Cast all your cares on the Lord. He will sustain you; he will never let the righteous fall.” Psalm 55:22

Why do you worry? What does God say about your worries and fears?