Why Worry??

I just wanted to share another Vespers station with you all. My prayer is that God speaks to you through this meditation; that you are able to identify areas in your life that cause you to worry so that, through awareness, you are able to draw from Christ’s strength and begin the journey of “letting go and letting God.”

REFUSE TO WORRY

 I Peter 5:7

“Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about what happens to you.”

 Ecclesiastes 11:10

“So then, banish anxiety from your heart and cast off the troubles of your body…”

 Philippians 4: 6-7

“Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. If you do this, you will experience God’s peace.

 Matthew 6: 25-27; 32-34

“So I tell you, don’t worry about everyday life—whether you have enough food, drink, and clothes. Doesn’t life consist of more than food and clothes? Look at the birds. They don’t need to plant or harvest or put food in barns because your heavenly Father feeds them. And you are far more valuable to him than they are. Can all your worries add a single moment to your life? Of course not! Your heavenly Father already knows all your needs, and he will give you all you need from day to day if you live for him and make the Kingdom of God your primary concern. So don’t worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today’s trouble is enough for today.”

 In this world there will always be something enticing you to worry. That is the nature of a fallen, fractured planet: Things are not as they should be. So the temptation to be anxious is constantly with you, trying to worm its way into your mind. The best defense is continual communication with God, richly seasoned with thanksgiving. Allow awareness of His presence to fill your mind with light and peace, leaving no room for fear. This awareness lifts you up above your circumstances, enabling you to see problems from God’s perspective. Live close to Him! Together you can keep the wolves of worry at bay.

 -What are things in my life causing me to worry?

-What physical side effects do I experience when I worry?

-Do I truly believe that God does care about what happens to me?

 ***Today I will refuse to waste energy worrying. I will notice that when I intentionally make an effort to remain in constant communication with God, I will have strength to spare.  

 

Blessings,

Sarah Kate