10/8/2014 DON'T WORRY
Matthew 6:25 "So my counsel is: Don't worry about things--- food, drink and clothes. For you already have life and a body---and they are far more important than what to eat and wear. [Living Bible translation]
Matthew 6:27 Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his/her life? (Or a single cubit to his/her height) [New International translation]
Matthew 6:34 [D]o not worry about tomorrow.... [New International translation] GOD will take care of your tomorrow too. Live one day at a time. [Living Bible translation]
Summary
There are a number of scriptures in the Bible about worry. Psalms 55:22 tells us to give our burdens (whatever we worry about) to the LORD. Psalms 55:22 assures us that "HE will carry them." "He will not permit the godly to slip or fall." In John 14:27, JESUS promises us peace. Comforting HIS disciples, HE tells them (and us) "Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid." In 1Peter 5:7, we are told to "Let HIM have all your worries and cares, for HE is always thinking about you and watching everything that concerns you." In Psalms 37:1-3 we are told to "Fret not" because of evildoers but instead to "trust in the LORD."