34 Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. |
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34 Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. |
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From the late Bible teacher, Warren Wiersbe, we are reminded how worry "pulls us apart," from the NKJV Wiersbe Study Bible: "Jesus said that worry is sinful. We may dignify worry by calling it by some other name—concern, burden, a cross to bear—but the results are still the same. Instead of helping us live longer, anxiety only makes life shorter (v. 27). The Greek word translated "to worry" literally means "to be drawn in different directions." Worry pulls us apart. Until humans interfere, everything in nature works together because all of nature trusts God. People, however, are pulled apart because they try to live by depending on material wealth." For those of us who are struggling with less than ideal situations, the idea that worrying is a sin could actually add to our stress load. But, continued Bible study, can actually help us through. So, let's press on. Where does the sin come from? It is in the lack of trust in Jesus that we hang our heads. But, let's remember the assurance we receive in Phillippians 4:6, |
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6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. |
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6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. |
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And, here, Warren Wiersbe relay's Paul's council "...to take everything to God in prayer. "In everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God" was his admonition. We are prone to pray about the "big things" in life and forget to pray about the so-called "little things"—until they grow and become big things! Talking to God about everything that concerns us and Him is the first step toward victory over worry. The result is that "God's peace" guards the heart and the mind." Let's take that advice now, set our worries aside, and pray for God to bring us peace. If this helped you find some peace, consider upgrading to Bible Gateway Plus today, and access clarifying and encouraging words from the best Bible scholars and pastors around. |
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