In the book that bears the tax-collector's name, Matthew records some of Jesus' words which seem terribly relevant today:
"You cannot add any time to your life by worrying about it."
The biblical word for worry (merimnao) is a compound of two Greek words, merizo (to divide”) and nous (the mind”). Anxiety splits our energy between today’s priorities and tomorrow’s problems. Part of our mind is on the now; the rest is on the not yet. The result is half-minded living.
No wonder worry is such a powerful tool of the evil one! If he can divide our attention... if he can split our energy... he has won the battle...
...and that’s not the only result. Worrying is not a disease, but it causes diseases. It has been connected to high blood pressure, heart trouble, blindness, migraine headaches, thyroid malfunctions, and a host of stomach disorders.
so, anxiety is an expensive habit. Of course, it might be worth the cost if it worked. But it doesn’t. Our frets are futile. Worry has never brightened a day, solved a problem, or cured a disease.
...and that’s not the only result. Worrying is not a disease, but it causes diseases. It has been connected to high blood pressure, heart trouble, blindness, migraine headaches, thyroid malfunctions, and a host of stomach disorders.
so, anxiety is an expensive habit. Of course, it might be worth the cost if it worked. But it doesn’t. Our frets are futile. Worry has never brightened a day, solved a problem, or cured a disease.
The opposite of worry is faith.
Faith will supplant worry much like light drives out darkness... we have only to pray and allow God to do His thing... He will carry us, but only if we let Him. He will shoulder our load... but only if we surrender!
Blessings!
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