Worry

Worry doesn’t accomplish much.  

It keeps us busy and in that it sometimes makes us feel like we are doing something.  

But in reality, we are wasting our precious time.  

Luke tells us that worrying can’t “add one cubit to (your) stature” so why bother.  

Worrying also can’t fix the problem, brainstorm the problem or come up with solutions to the problem.  

It is an active “inactivity”. 

Several things to ask yourself when you are worrying:

1) Have I taken this to the One who I claim directs my life? (Jesus);

                    If I haven’t it is the perfect place to start

2) What direction has He given me that I am or am not following? 

                    Is my worry because my beliefs are not lining up with my actions?  I say I trust Jesus                            and take my direction from Him, so why am I worrying if He has given me direction                            that  haven’t yet tried?

3) How much of this do I actually have control over?

                    Is this is situation I can influence?  If so, how much influence do it have?  If I have little                      to no influence, is it helpful to worry about it?

 4) What have I done to remedy the pieces I do have control over? 

                    Have I actually taken some action? If not, this is the place to do something

5) What is the real reason I’m worrying about this?

                    Am I worried about this situation or my lack of control over the situation?

What are you worrying about today?  Ask yourself the questions and take some real action!

Are you a worrier?  What helps when you are worrying? Do you think applying these questions to the situation would be beneficial for you?