Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled

Many people today are worried, stressed or occasionally so nervousness that it just takes the joy out of their day. To take it one step further, some have chest pains, insomnia, or even heart attacks. Whether your worries are mild or chronic, Jesus Christ wants to free you of them. He wants your personality to be transformed from panic to peace.

So, what is the difference between legitimate concern and worry? Concern focuses on probable difficulties and produces action to alleviate stress. Are you nervous about the upcoming test? Then study!

Worry, on the other hand, focuses on improbable difficulties or circumstances you can't control or change. You studied for the test, but you worry, What if I forget everything? What if I fail? Worry is like racing your engine when the car's in neutral. You're wasting gasoline, putting unnecessary stress on the motor, and making no progress. That kind of unproductive behavior is what Jesus wants us to avoid.

Jesus tells us not to worry in both Matthew and Luke. He even implies that it is wasted energy - "And which one of you by worrying can add one cubit to his stature?" (Luke 12:25)

Simply put, do not worry - Trust in the Lord.

The Truth
Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. (John 14:27)