A military chaplain once drew up a “worry table” based upon the problems men and women had brought to him through his years of service. He found their worries fit into the following categories:

• Worries about things that never happened-40%
• Worries about past, unchangeable decisions-30%
• Worries about illness that never happened-12%
• Worries about adult children and friends  who were able to take care of themselves-10%
• Worries about real problems-8%
  

According to the chart, 92% of all our worries are about things we can’t control, things which are better left to God. The truth is, anxiety is rooted in our inability to keep our trust in God. WE carry the burdens instead of casting them on the Lord. The following Scriptures about worry have been a blessing to me. I hope they will bless you too.

• Psalm 55:22 says: Cast your burdens upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee.
• Philippians 4:6-7 says: Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
• John16:33 says: These things I have spoken unto you, that in me you might have peace. In the world you shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
• Isaiah 41:13 For I, the LORD your God, hold your right hand; it is I who say to you, “fear not, I will help you.”
• 1Peter 5:7 says: Casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.
• Proverbs 18:10 The name of the LORD is a strong tower. The righteous run to it and are safe.
• Psalm 46:1 God is our refuge and strength. A very present help in trouble.
• Matthew 6:31-34 Therefore do not worry saying ”What shall we eat?” or “What shall we drink?” or “What shall we wear?” For after these things the Gentiles seek. For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. But seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry abut its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.

In conclusion Paul in Philippians 1:6 says And I am sure that God who began the good work within you will keep right on helping you grow in His grace until His task within you is finally finished.

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