Scripture to Read: Matthew 6:25
Our Lord Jesus Christ has challenged us (in Matthew 6:24) that we cannot serve two masters. Therefore, Jesus tells us in Matthew 6:25, “For this reason I say to you, do not be worried about your life, as to what you will eat or what you will drink; nor for your body, as to what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing?” When we surrender control of our lives to the things of this world, that is when worry, anxiety, heartache, depression, loneliness, and so many other debilitating thoughts begin to control us. Jesus warns us not to worry about our lives. According to WebMD, “Worrying can affect your daily life so much that it may interfere with your appetite, lifestyle habits, relationships, sleep, and job performance. Many people who worry excessively are so anxiety-ridden that they seek relief in harmful lifestyle habits such as overeating, cigarette smoking, or using alcohol and drugs.” Jesus knows how worry destroys us; that is why He tells us not to worry. God, in the beauty of His Word, tells us this in Philippians 4:6, “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.” God tells us that the best way to defeat worry is to pray. God uses four different words for “prayer” in Philippians 4:6. God emphasizes that we must choose to fellowship with Him and lay everything before Him instead of focusing on the things of this life.
Challenge & Application
· What have you allowed yourself to get worried about, and how can you remedy what you’re facing?
· What is God’s remedy for worry, and how have you obeyed God’s Truth so that worry is defeated?
Don’t forget to pray using the A.C.T.S. (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication) method!