Worry
Apprehension and unease about the future. According to the Bible, such anxiety ultimately stems from a lack of faith in God and his plans.
The causes of worry
Being world-centered Mt 6:25 Lk 12:22 Also see Mt 6:34; 13:22 pp Mk 4:19 Lk 8:14; Lk 12:29; 21:34; 1Co 7:33
Lacking confidence in God Jn 14:1 Also see Mt 6:26-32 pp Lk 12:27-30; Mt 8:25 Mk 4:38 Lk 8:24; Mt 14:31; 16:8
Abandoning God Deut 28:64-65 Also see La 1:3; Eze 4:16-17; 12:19
Worry leads people away from God
Ps 37:8 Also see Pr 12:25; Mt 13:22 Lk 8:14; Lk 10:40-42
Worry is futile
Mt 6:27 Lk 12:25 Also see Ecc 2:22-23
Remedy for Worry -Trust in God
Trust
Reliance on and faith in another person. Scripture demonstrates God’s complete reliability, particularly in light of the promises he has made to his people. Trust in God’s person, and character is the foundation of the Christian faith. Although Scripture demands that believers can put their faith in one another, it also gives examples of when such trust has been misplaced or is untrue.
Grounds for trust in God
Trust in God’s power and strength Ex 14:31; 2Ti 1:12 Also see: 2Sa 22:1-3 Ps 18:2-3; Ps 9:9-10; 115:9-11; 144:1-2
Trust in God’s unfailing love Ps 13:5 Also see: Ex 15:13; Ps 17:7; 21:7; 33:18; 52:8; 147:11
Trust in God’s salvation Isa 12:2 Also see: 1Sa 17:37; Ps 22:4-5; 40:2-3; Isa 25:9
Trust nurtured by God’s revealed truth
Pr 22:19-21 Also see Ps 18:30; 119:42; Pr 30:5; Jn 12:36; 14:1-3
Expressions of trust in God
Praise and worship Ps 4:5; 28:7; 64:10; Da 3:28
Perseverance in faith Isa 7:4-7; Jer 51:46-47; 2Th 1:4; Heb 10:35-36; 12:2-3; Jas 1:12; 5:11
Holding on to God’s promise 1Ki 8:56-57; Ps 130:5; Ac 26:7; Ro 4:20-21; Col 1:5
Jesus Christ’s trust in the Father
Lk 23:46 Also see Ps 31:5; 22:8; Mt 27:43; Heb 2:13; Isa 8:17
King Hezekiah’s trust in God
2Ki 18:5-7 2Ch 31:20-21 Also see 2Ki 18:30 Isa 36:15; 2Ki 19:14-19 Isa 37:14-20; 2Ch 32:20
Further examples of trust in God
Ru 2:12 Ruth; 1Ch 5:20 the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and Manasseh; Da 3:17 Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego; Da 6:23 Daniel; Zep 3:12 the meek and humble; Ac 14:23 members of the NT churches
The results of trusting in God
Peace Isa 26:3-4 Also see Ro 15:13
Security Ps 37:3 Also see Ps 32:10; 125:1; Pr 29:25; Isa 28:16; 57:13
Protection from danger Ps 25:1-3; 31:14-15; 32:7; 33:18-22; 91:1-4
Freedom from fear Ps 27:1 Also see Ps 23:4; 34:4; 56:3-4,10-11; 112:7
Prosperity Pr 28:25 In the OT, material prosperity is often seen as a sign of the spiritual wealth that belongs to those who trust God; Pr 16:20; Jer 17:7-8
Strength Isa 30:15; 40:29-31
Physical life Ps 25:20; Jer 39:18; 49:11
Being God-centred Isa 26:3; Mt 6:33 Lk 12:31 Also see Jer 17:7-8; Ro 8:6
Prayer Ps 55:22; Php 4:6-7 Also see Ps 94:18-19; 139:23; 1Pe 5:7
Lord Jesus, I believe you are the son of God, and you died for my sins and rose again from the dead, I trust you for cleansing and forgiveness, and you have received me as a Child of God. If there is any resentment or unforgiveness for anyone, I lay it at your feet and ask you to forgive me. I ask your forgiveness for being involved in other religions, witchcraft, or the occult seeking other gods. I acknowledge this as sin and loose myself right now in Jesus name. And now, Lord Jesus, I come to and yield my body, mind, and spirit to you. I give you my all. Come into my heart and be my personal Saviour. I surrender my tongue to you to be an instrument of righteousness to worship you in a new language. By faith, I receive it now, Lord in Jesus name. Amen.