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 Worry Is Waste (April 9, 2024)

“There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear.” (1 John 4:18)

In terms of personality types, many of us could be categorized as worriers. Looking back over my life and considering the time I’ve engaged in the futility of worry without any benefit, I have to think, “What a waste!” Worry—defined as a state of anxiety or uncertainty over actual or potential problems—is worthless! We all have many personal concerns that prompt us to worry about our loved ones, our health, our jobs, our finances, our personal safety, our responsibilities, and countless other shifting circumstances.

However, these anxieties can hinder our spiritual development as Christians and damage our personal testimony. Worry is rooted in fear that conflicts with who we are as children of God. By faith in Jesus Christ, we’ve placed our lives and destinies in the hands of a faithful, all-powerful God Who has promised to never leave nor forsake us, to give us strength and wisdom, and to bless our obedience. Scriptural truth tells us that worry is not of divine origin: “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” (2 Timothy 1:7)  

Worry, fear, and doubt are tools used by Satan to rob us of our joy and draw us away from the peaceful refuge and safe haven found in Jesus. However, much of what we worry about never happens anyway. Faith conquers fear! So let’s ask the LORD to purge our minds of nagging anxieties and to fill our hearts with greater “faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of which is love.” (1 Corinthians 13:13) Fear breeds worry that is incompatible with the love for God and each other that should distinguish us from the world. Cast your cares upon Christ!



 

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