1.8.8 "Why Worry?"

"Why Worry?"

Genesis 18:16-19:38
Matthew 6:25-7:14
Psalm 8:1-9
Proverbs 2:6-15

Today's excerpt in Matthew 6:25-34 is a message that is very easy to understand, but for some reason difficult for many to put into practice.

"Don't worry about things..."

Sounds simple doesn't it? Why do we find it hard to keep from worry? Jesus tries to get us to further understand: "Look at the birds! They don't worry about what to eat - they don't need to sow or reap or store up food - for your heavenly Father feeds them. And you are far more valuable to him than they are."

What do we think we can accomplish by worrying? "Will all your worries add a single moment to your life?"

"And why worry about your clothes? Look at the field lilies! They don't worry about theirs. Yet King Solomon in all his glory was not clothed as beautifully as they. And if God cares so wonderfully for flowers that are here today and gone tomorrow, won't he more surely care for you, O men of little faith?"

Why do you think Jesus spent time talking about this? Why is it important?

He says something that shows what the problem is: "Why be like the heathen? For they take pride in all these things and are deeply concerned about them."

Here's what the problem is with worry. When we are caught up in worry, we are living as if God is not in control. When we worry about situations, we are living as if the answers come from us, as if we could manipulate things to turn out the way we want.

It sounds harsh, but the root of worry is selfishness. When I worry, it's all about me. I'm concerned that my comfort zone may be threatened.

Living a life without worry is living in complete surrender to God's plan & provision. It's knowing that all things come from him, and are for his glory.

"But your heavenly Father already knows perfectly well that you need them, and he will give them to you if you give him first place in your life and live as he wants you to."

"So don't be anxious about tomorrow. God will take care of your tomorrow too. Live one day at a time."

Lord, I give you first place today. Whatever you have for me is what I will pursue. I set myself apart to hear your voice. You will take care of the rest!


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