5 Reasons Not to Worry

Worry.  It’s part of the human condition. Some worry more than others, but most of us worry at least sometime. And certainly life can give us plenty of reasons to worry. On the other hand, entire books can be written about all the reasons why we shouldn’t. Here, I’d like to give you just five:

1)    God is able. “Now unto him (God) that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us.” Ephesians 3:20 KJV

2)    God is faithful. “But the Lord is faithful, who shall stablish you and keep you from evil.” 2 Thessalonians 3:3 KJV

3)    God is our hope. Expect Him to act. “Why art thou cast down, O my soul? And why art thou disquieted within me? Hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him,  who is the health of my countenance, and my God.” Psalms 42:11 KJV

4)    God delivers those who trust Him. “And God helps them and delivers them; He delivers them from the wicked and saves them, because they trust and take refuge in Him.” Psalm 37:40 KJV

5)    God can replace our worries with His peace. “And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:7  

And here’s a bonus, for when things get really tough. Jesus tells His disciples (that’s us!) in John 16:33: (I’m using the Amplified version because I think it says it so well) “I (Jesus) have told you these things, so that in Me you may have perfect peace and confidence.  In the world you have tribulation and trails and distress and frustration; but be of good cheer, take courage; be confident, certain, undaunted! For I have overcome the world. I have deprived it of power to harm you and have conquered it for you.”

So, “don’t worry. Be happy.”

Until next week,

Sylvia