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Life is unpredictable. At times, it can be scary and overwhelming. If we aren鈥檛 careful, we can worry ourselves into a hopeless mess. And because God tells us not to worry, we might even find ourselves worrying about how much we worry. How exhausting is that?
Why does God tell us not to worry? He knows that worrying doesn鈥檛 add anything good to our lives. Worrying robs us of joy, peace, and hope. God doesn鈥檛 promise an easy life. He doesn鈥檛 promise prosperity or a carefree walk through all our days. He does promise to never leave us, and he promises to provide for our needs. Worrying turns our focus from the truth that God is in control and loves us and, instead, focuses our thoughts on our fears.
Let鈥檚 break free from the trap of worry by training ourselves to remember God鈥檚 character and promises. He is sovereign. He鈥檒l give us something better than what we want - he鈥檒l give us what we need. As we remind ourselves that God is in control and that he loves us, the fear and anxiety that so easily distracts is replaced with the peace and contentment that God鈥檚 unfailing love provides.