Worry And Anxiety
Matthew 06:34
Give your entire attention to what God is doing right now, and don't get worked up about what may or may not happen tomorrow. God will help you deal with whatever hard things come up when the time comes.
Matthew 06:34 (MSG)
Comment: It serves no purpose to be preoccupied with what might happen, so don't worry about tomorrow, let God be God in your life today.
Matthew 11:28-29
Then Jesus said, "Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentile at heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
Matthew 11:28-29 (NLT)
Comment: Heed the call of Christ and lay down your burdens before Him, your burdens of worry, of fear, of all sin. Let the power of Christ provide you with His peace that provides rest from the power of sin.
Genesis 45:03-05
He said to his brothers, "I am Joseph. Is my father still alive?" But the brothers could not answer him, because they were very afraid of him. So Joseph said to them, "Come close to me." When the brothers came close to him, he said to them, "I am your brother Joseph, whom you sold as a slave to go to Egypt. Now don't be worried or angry with yourselves because you sold me here. God sent me here ahead of you to save people's lives.
Genesis 45:03-05 (NCV)
Comment: What a comfort it is that Christ is close by to reassure us when we are afraid and to forgive when we are filled with remorse. Our Father is all powerful and able to use all things for His good.
Matthew 13:22
Others received the seed that fell among the thorns. They are those who hear the message. But then the worries of this life and the false promises of wealth crowd it out. They keep it from producing fruit.
Matthew 13:22 (NIRV)
Comment: Worries over things of the world are a distraction to the word of God. Put our confidence in Him rather than worldly treasures.
Matthew 10:17-20
Don't be naive. Some people will impugn your motives, others will smear your reputation—just because you believe in me. Don't be upset when they haul you before the civil authorities. Without knowing it, they've done you—and me—a favor, given you a platform for preaching the kingdom news! And don't worry about what you'll say or how you'll say it. The right words will be there; the Spirit of your Father will supply the words.
Matthew 10:17-20 (MSG)
Comment: Like sheep among the wolves we are sent by Christ who protects. We are free of worry when we rely on God rather than our own abilities. When we speak for Him we trust in His Spirit of wisdom.
Genesis 45:19-20
Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Tell your brothers, ‘Take wagons from the land of Egypt to carry your little children and your wives, and bring your father here. Don’t worry about your personal belongings, for the best of all the land of Egypt is yours.’”
Genesis 45:19-20 (NLT)
Comment: Do not worry or set your eyes or heart upon the stuff of this world, there is a heavenly glory set aside for us through Christ.
Genesis 43:23
"It's all right," the servant replied. "Don't worry. The God you and your father worship must have put the money there, because I received your payment in full." Then he brought Simeon out to them.
Genesis 43:23 (CEV)
Comment: We are indebted to God for all of our happiness and blessings and for the compassion and generosity of our friends. Do not worry and ask how or why, accept it as divine guidance.



