\u201cSo don\u2019t worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today\u2019s trouble is enough for today. \u201d Matthew 6:34<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\nWritten from a quote and recorded by several artists, it became a popular tune. \u201cDon\u2019t Worry, Be Happy,\u201d also reminds of Jesus discourse in Matthew 6:25-34. In it He gives us a real formula for a happy life.<\/p>\n
I confess; I am a worrier. I worry too much, often about things in the past, often about things over which I have no control and often over things that probably won\u2019t even happen. Jesus wants us to live a day at a time and trust Him. I need to apply these words of Jesus to my life and write them on my heart and so do we all.<\/p>\n
Here are Jesus\u2019 words in seven bite size morsels, a list for us to chew on about why we should not worry. Remembering that planning (with the Lord\u2019s direction and guidance), is not worry:<\/p>\n
6:25<\/strong> \u2013 The same God who created life in you can be trusted with the details of your life.<\/p>\n6:26<\/strong> \u2013 Worrying about the future hampers your efforts for today.<\/p>\n6:27<\/strong> \u2013 Worrying is more harmful than helpful.<\/p>\n6:28-30<\/strong> \u2013 God does not ignore those who depend on Him.<\/p>\n6:31,32<\/strong> \u2013 Worrying shows a lack of faith in and understanding of God.<\/p>\n6:33<\/strong> \u2013 Worrying keeps us from real challenges God wants us to pursue.<\/p>\n6:34<\/strong> \u2013 Living one day at a time keeps us from being consumed with worry.<\/p>\nIt can be hard to comprehend the Biblical concepts of joy and happiness because our culture has trivialized and sentimentalized these states of being. Society tells us real joy is impossible if we are not always happy with our relationships and possessions.<\/p>\n
Paul had something about not worrying as well. (Philippians 4:6-7<\/strong>). \u201cDon\u2019t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God\u2019s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus<\/strong><\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\nBy John Grant<\/a>
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John Grant is a former Florida State Senator and is a practicing attorney<\/p>\n\nFurther Reading<\/h4>\n
\u2022 Overwhelmed by Negative Feelings?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\u2022\u00a0 Why Worry Yourself Sick?<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 by Muriel Larson<\/p>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0Salvation Explained<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n
6:26<\/strong> \u2013 Worrying about the future hampers your efforts for today.<\/p>\n 6:27<\/strong> \u2013 Worrying is more harmful than helpful.<\/p>\n 6:28-30<\/strong> \u2013 God does not ignore those who depend on Him.<\/p>\n 6:31,32<\/strong> \u2013 Worrying shows a lack of faith in and understanding of God.<\/p>\n 6:33<\/strong> \u2013 Worrying keeps us from real challenges God wants us to pursue.<\/p>\n 6:34<\/strong> \u2013 Living one day at a time keeps us from being consumed with worry.<\/p>\n It can be hard to comprehend the Biblical concepts of joy and happiness because our culture has trivialized and sentimentalized these states of being. Society tells us real joy is impossible if we are not always happy with our relationships and possessions.<\/p>\n Paul had something about not worrying as well. (Philippians 4:6-7<\/strong>). \u201cDon\u2019t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God\u2019s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus<\/strong><\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n By John Grant<\/a> \u2022 Overwhelmed by Negative Feelings?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0 Why Worry Yourself Sick?<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 by Muriel Larson<\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0\u00a0Salvation Explained<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n
Used by Permission
John Grant is a former Florida State Senator and is a practicing attorney<\/p>\n\nFurther Reading<\/h4>\n