The Greek word for worry, merimnao, stems from the verb merizo (divide) and nous (mind). Worry cleavers the mind, splitting thoughts between today and tomorrow. Today stands no chance against it. Fretting over tomorrow's problems siphons the strength you need for today, leaving you anemic and weak.
When you can't sleep, don't count sheep - read Scripture. Distinguish between God's voice and the voice of fear.
Worry takes a look at catastrophes and groans, "It's all coming unraveled."
God says, "Every detail in our lives of love for God is worked into something good" (Rom 8:28).
Worry claims, "The world has gone crazy."
God's Word disagrees: "(Jesus has) done it all and done it well" (Mark 7:37).
Worry wonders if anyone is if control.
God's Word calls God "the blessed controller of all things" (1 Tim 6:15).
Worry whispers this lie: "God doesn't know what I need."
God's Word declares, "God will take care of everything you need" (Phil 4:19).
Worry never sleeps.
God's children do.
By: Max Lucado
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