"Take no thought . . ." don't take the pressure of forethought upon yourself. It is not only wrong to worry, it is infidelity, because worrying means that we do not think that God can look after the practical details of our lives, and it is never any thing else that worries us." (Oswald Chambers)
Worry is excessive concern, mostly over things that may or may not happen, and the Bible says that it is wrong. Practically speaking, it is a slap at God because it insinuates that He cannot take care of us. Worry states that it is all up to us, because no one else cares. If we don't get something done it is "woe is me for I am undone".
Worry can paralyze. Possibilities abound for problems, stock market, health issues, cars hitting me on my bike, being struck by an asteroid or any number of bad things that could happen.
What would I do if.....?
I tend to float to the other extreme. The "Que sera, sera" idea of whatever will be, will be. The "don't worry, be happy idea". This leads to inaction and can be just as paralyzing as worry.
Somewhere there is a balance in all of this. Why does Jesus caution me about putting down my roots in either of these two towns?
Worry shows a lack of trust in God and His promises for provision. Trusting to fate says that I can just sit back and wait for things to come to me. Looks like there is a balance somewhere in the middle there. I need to have concern about things in my life, without worry, and I have a responsibility to use the resources that God gives me to serve Him with my life.
All of that can mean walking a tight line, but absolute trust in God and His provision and plan can make it all possible.
I know it, now do it.
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