Worrying is a choice, though most of the things happening around us which cannot be controlled, we are not asked to worry about it, rather we should pray and work towards solving the problems.
One way of overcoming worry, is to look for the best in every worst situation. For example:
Joseph in the OT, had this perspective.
David also had a similar perspective: Where he said:
Paul had to say this:
One way of overcoming worry, is to look for the best in every worst situation. For example:
Joseph in the OT, had this perspective.
Genesis 50:20New American Standard Bible (NASB)
20 As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good in order to bring about [a]this present result, to preserve many people alive.
David also had a similar perspective: Where he said:
Psalm 119:71New American Standard Bible (NASB)
71 It is good for me that I was afflicted,
That I may learn Your statutes.
That I may learn Your statutes.
Paul had to say this:
Philippians 4:6-7New American Standard Bible (NASB)
6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all [a]comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
- When upon life’s billows you are tempest-tossed,
When you are discouraged, thinking all is lost,
Count your many blessings, name them one by one,
And it will surprise you what the Lord has done.- Refrain:
Count your blessings, name them one by one,
Count your blessings, see what God has done!
Count your blessings, name them one by one,
*Count your many blessings, see what God has done.
[*And it will surprise you what the Lord has done.]
- Refrain:
- Are you ever burdened with a load of care?
Does the cross seem heavy you are called to bear?
Count your many blessings, every doubt will fly,
And you will keep singing as the days go by. - When you look at others with their lands and gold,
Think that Christ has promised you His wealth untold;
Count your many blessings—*money cannot buy [*wealth can never buy]
Your reward in heaven, nor your home on high. - So, amid the conflict whether great or small,
Do not be discouraged, God is over all;
Count your many blessings, angels will attend,
Help and comfort give you to your journey’s end.
Worry about future: Only those who can't trust in God, worry. Because they are uncertain about future. But those who believe in Jesus, know that he is in control of everything, so nothing happens that makes us to fear about. God who is omnipotent, who knows what is good for his children, will certainly give the best and not worst. Not that we did everything perfect to be rewarded, but by his sovereign will and mercy.
Romans 8:28New American Standard Bible (NASB)
28 And we know that [a]God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.
God's antidote for our worry is that we chose to trust him rather than to chose worry. We believe that God will turn every dis-appointments into his diving-appointments and every heart-act to happy and joyful heart.
2 Corinthians 7:10New American Standard Bible (NASB)
10 For the sorrow that is according to the will of God produces a repentance [a]without regret, leading to salvation, but the sorrow of the world produces death.
Worry is a habit, what we constantly practice without being aware of the fact that we have inculcated this habit into our life. Few ways of recognizing that we have the habit of worrying is to realize that fact of choosing to see what would a Godly person, trusting God would do. Or to see many examples of people in the Bible who have chosen to be brave amidst worrying situations. Analyzing and recognizing is the first step to deliver from the habit of worrying. Sharing with a trusted person is an other way:
Matthew 26:36-46New American Standard Bible (NASB)
The Garden of Gethsemane
36 Then Jesus *came with them to a place called Gethsemane, and *said to His disciples, “Sit here while I go over there and pray.” 37 And He took with Him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be grieved and distressed. 38 Then He *said to them, “My soul is deeply grieved, to the point of death; remain here and keep watch with Me.”
39 And He went a little beyond them, and fell on His face and prayed, saying, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me; yet not as I will, but as You will.” 40 And He *came to the disciples and *found them sleeping, and *said to Peter, “So, you men could not keep watch with Me for one hour? 41 Keep watching and praying that you may not enter into temptation; the spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.”
42 He went away again a second time and prayed, saying, “My Father, if this cannot pass away unless I drink it, Your will be done.” 43 Again He came and found them sleeping, for their eyes were heavy. 44 And He left them again, and went away and prayed a third time, saying the same thing once more. 45 Then He *came to the disciples and *said to them,“[a]Are you still sleeping and resting? Behold, the hour is at hand and the Son of Man is being betrayed into the hands of sinners. 46 Get up, let us be going; behold, the one who betrays Me is at hand!”
God never intends us to worry about anything, it is a great hindrance for our growth in spiritual life. Prayer and Godly wisdom will help us set our hearts on right things rather than to worry about things. God cares for us more than our worries, he gives us the best though we never deserve it. Our response for the life that he has given should only be praising and glorifying him and never complaining.
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