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Prayer: Lord, free me from the anxieties of life!  There is always something to worry about and trials that come my way. Help me to rest in knowing that You care and that You will provide enough for me today.

A Lion’s Protection

If there is anything that can squeeze the joy out of any moment, it is worry. One of our Grace staff members recently came across a website that had a list of “twenty things you can worry about besides the thing you are worried about.”  No, thank you!  We all have our own worst-case scenarios to run through—we do not need another list! There are so many things we worry about: our finances, our jobs, our kids, our houses, our cars, our clothes, upcoming events, canceled events. Does Jesus have anything to say to those of us who have many legitimate worries in life? Yes! His instruction is, “Do not worry.” Luckily, He says more than just that.  He actually lists everything we worry about: food, water, clothing—living.  He lists every worry and says, “Do not worry.” Why?  Because God knows our needs.  If we know the Lion of Judah, Jesus Christ, we can be certain He cares for our needs.  We no longer have to live locked up in worry if we have confidence in a God who cares.  Even more, we can actually live boldly, passionately, and freely.  We can seek His kingdom and live for God if we actually know Him and how much He cares.  

Questions to Ask Yourself:

1. Look at Matthew 6:25-30.  Which of these worries best describes you?
2. Jesus diagnoses the problem of our worry in Matthew 6:30: “little faith.” In what ways is your faith “little” at this time?
3. God does not promise to solve your worries in the way we want.  He does, however, give us something to seek in Matthew 6:33.  What does it look like for you to seek His kingdom and His righteousness?  

What’s Next? 

1. Write out all of your worries. Get them on paper!
2. Ask God what He thinks of these worries.  Are they as big a deal to Him as they are to you?
3. Instead of spending too much time worrying, who can you reach out to this week and encourage with these verses?