WORRY - Jan. 27th, 2008

Most professional worriers don't truly understand the real dangers of their trade. I've met a few of these "pros" in my time and they almost defend their "worrying ways" as normal or even responsible. I do understand. I've laid awake all night a few times in my life. I've paced the floor for a few hours. I've experienced the "worry wart syndrome". However, worry is a dangerous decision to make.
Worry undermines destiny.
Worry undermines faith.
Worry undermines progress.
Worry undermines potential.
Worry undermines relationships.
Worry undermines productivity.
No good thing comes from worry. Jesus spend considerable time in Matthew 6 teaching about the need to not worry. His answer was to "seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness and all these things would be added unto you." Philippians 4:6 clearly instructs us to "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God." The living Bible says, "Don't worry about anything but pray about everything". It seems that the prayer of faith is the key in overcoming worry. That ought to be our habit when the "worry wart" in all of us wants to rise up. This kind of praying not only counteracts the negative effects of worry but launches us into the presence and purpose of God.
Shall we pray?

Wanna meet me here in the morning?
Sam