Then Jesus said to his disciples: “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat; or about your body, what you will wear.Luke 12:22 (NIV)
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.Philippians 4:6 (NIV)
Jesus said, don't worry about your life; worry is meditating on our fears. In a study conducted in the U.S., researchers found that 91% of the things people worry about will never happen, leaving about 9% that might. As believers in Jesus, we have the assurance that our loving Heavenly Father cares for us and knows our needs. Instead of worry, doesn't it make more sense that we change our thinking, identify what God says about us and our situation, and think about that? Better yet, instead of worry, we can put our focus and energy into prayer and gratitude. Anxiety changes nothing, but prayer changes us, our attitudes, and can even change our situation.
Heavenly Father, we know that You love us and that You care for us. Your word is the truth that brings peace and hope. In Jesus name, Amen.
Keith Welch
