More God! Less Worry!

It’s real easy to fall into the “Worry Trap.” We find ourselves worrying about our job, our kids, our finances, and even trivial things like what shoes look best with our outfit. But the hard truth is that worrying about these things… or anything, for that matter… doesn’t bring value to our lives. It doesn’t help us keep moving forward or become the better version of ourselves that God wants us to be to fulfill His plans.

In Matthew 6:27, Jesus asks, “Can any of you by worrying add a single hour to your life?” The answer is, of course, “No.” Worrying doesn’t extend our lives; in fact, it does the opposite. Research suggests that worrying is detrimental to both our physical and mental health. When we worry, we’re actually subtracting time from our lives.

More God…Less Worry

So, what can we do? It’s time to start getting rid of the things that cause us to worry. Purge your life of stress, anxiety, and depression—all side effects of worrying—and replace them with God. This means praying more and gossiping less. Read the Bible more and the news less. Spend more time with Godly folks and less time with toxic people. Trust God more and ourselves less.

When we make God the Lord of ALL areas of our lives, we begin to see Him taking care of our fears, doubts, and worries. When we bring our worries to Him, seek His guidance on how to rid ourselves of the worries, and trust that He will see us through our worries, we can begin find peace… and clarity. Instead of allowing worry to dominate our thoughts, let’s focus on building a stronger relationship with God. It’s a life shift that can truly transform our lives, bringing us closer to the divine purpose He has for each of us.

Bottom Line Y’all…

I encourage you to embrace Jesus’ words from Matthew 6:27 and break free from the worry trap. Trust in God’s plan, knowing that He is in control and will guide us through every challenge. By doing so, we can live fuller, healthier, and more faith filled and enriched lives.

~Mitch