Do Not Worry About Your Life!

Based on Mathew 6:25-34, but Mathew 6:25, 33-34 says:
Therefore, I tell you, do not worry about your life...
But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each Day has enough trouble of its own.

What a wonderful gift to not have to worry. Yet, it seems I am bound and determined not to accept such a perfect gift. Who wouldn't want to lose some sleep every now and then about things they couldn't control, and were already taken care of in the end!? Exactly! But I think to accept the joy (John 15:9-11) and feelings of contentment (Philippians 4:6-7), that are also promised to Believers, we need to practice casting our worries on God.

I am certainly no expert when it comes to the Bible, but there doesn't seem to be a "special-clear-cut-only" way to give God your anxiety. This leads me to believe that it is something done simply through prayer without any pomp or circumstance. So, today (and every day it appears) I am praying for God to change my heart and help me cast my fears on Him so I can be truly content with my life in the present.

I think it also important to note that if we don't do this it can open pathways of doubt in our heart, which Satan is sure to exploit! Philippians 4:6-7 says: "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Worry and stress can lead to all sorts of nasty doubts and what-if games, not to mention other physical health issues to boot. If we're worrying about things that God has told us not to think about, because He's already taken care of it, isn't that a sign of mistrust? Aren't we showing God by our continual fretting that we don't really believe He is capable, or even willing, to truly provide for our every need!? That is a dangerous place to be, and I know I've been caught there many times. I do not want to put myself in any sort of position to be passing judgement on God and the promises He's guaranteed me! I would much rather experience the totally incomprehensible peace of God, and let Him protect my heart and mind while also taking all my useless anxiety off my hands.

What a beautiful God I have!!! Thanks!