Are you a person who worries about circumstances in your life? There certainly seems to be plenty of difficulties for us to face individually, as well as fearful events that take place in the world. Worry is a natural part of our psyches, and when we get overwhelmed with worry it can lead to devastating health problems. Worry in abundance is just not good for us, and it does no good for the ones we worry about. In Luke 12:25, we read this: “Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to your life?” Not only will it not add anything to your life, but medical data tells us it is more prone to decrease our lives by increasing illness. What about this word, worry? What makes it so harmful to us? Doesn’t everyone worry about something? While everyone worries about something at one time or another, it is when the worry or worries take over one’s daily life that it becomes harmful to the worrier. The word itself is known as a negative word. There is another word that can be substituted for worry, and it is a positive word. This word is “concerned.” When we are concerned about something, it becomes the focus of our attention. We feel sympathy. We may even feel anxious and troubled. However, this emotion removes us from panic and overwhelming thoughts that follow intense worry. When worry takes over our lives, we often are unable to think straight, our minds get muddled. As we become concerned about something that is happening, we can still stay focused and open to acknowledging the things we are able to do to help, including prayer and to focus on God’s healing and comforting Scripture. “Cast all your cares (anxiety) upon the Lord, for he cares for you,” is a well-known verse from 1 Peter 5:7. Peter shows us the comfort that comes from God when we are upset. The Bible also tells us that when we worry, we are in a place where we are doubting the goodness of God in our lives. Do you think God is not concerned about problems? Do you think that God wants you to continue fearing for the future? This is just not true, for we find the words, “fear not,” written in While everyone worries about something at one time or another, it is when the worry or worries take over one’s daily life that it becomes harmful to the worrier. The word itself is known as a negative word. There is another word that can be substituted for worry, and it is a positive word. This word is “concerned.” When we are concerned about something, it becomes the focus of our attention. We feel sympathy. We may even feel anxious and troubled. However, this emotion removes us from panic and overwhelming thoughts that follow intense worry. When worry takes over our lives, we often are unable to think straight, our minds get muddled. As we become concerned about something that is happening, we can still stay focused and open to acknowledging the things we are able to do to help, including prayer and to focus on God’s healing and comforting Scripture. “Cast all your cares (anxiety) upon the Lord, for he cares for you,” is a well-known verse from 1 Peter 5:7. Peter shows us the comfort that comes from God when we are upset. The Bible also tells us that when we worry, we are in a place where we are doubting the goodness of God in our lives. Do you think God is not concerned about problems? Do you think that God wants you to continue fearing for the future? This is just not true, for we find the words, “fear not,” written in 365 times.. Psalm 34:4, “I sought the Lord and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears.” Psalm 37:8, “Refrain from anger and forsake wrath! Fret not yourself (do not worry), it tends only to evil.” Psalm 56:3, “When I am afraid, I put my trust in you (God).” Psalm 94:19, “When anxiety was great within me, your consolation (comforting) brought me joy.” --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/felicia721/message