Jesus knew that we would have a tendency to worry and took the effort to tell us at least 4-5 times in Matthew 6... " do not worry." I have been worried to the point that I couldn't pray, read my Bible or eat. Why is this ? It's not because I'm trying to please God... it's because I'm trying to do something I can't... be in control. I can' t control what other people do.
I like this phrase: " don't react to people... respond to God." Why can't I remember that each week ? Why do I have to go through this painful cycle of worry, stress and then a few days later... trust ?
It seems like if I am really satisfied in the Lord, I worry less.
