Worry lies to you

"When you worry, you show distrust in the truthfulness of God."

"Worry accuses God of making false promises."

"Worry lies."

 ~Claudia Barba, Refresh Your Heart

What we truly believe about God comes out in our most difficult moments, doesn't it?  Most of us would probably not call God a liar outright, but that is essentially what we are doing when we succumb to worry.  We doubt God and we think he has somehow forgotten us or that somehow he is overlooking our present circumstances.  But what does his word say?

"And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus." Phil. 4:19

"He has said, 'I will never leave you or forsake you.'" Hebrews 13:5

"Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God...casting all your care on him, because he cares for you." 1 Peter 5:6

"And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose." Romans 8:28

When we worry, we are believing the lie that God has forgotten about us.  But it is we who often forget who God is and what he has promised us.  We often need reminders, don't we?

As Christians, the Holy Spirit of God dwells in us.  Our bodies are the temple of the living God!  

"...your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you...You are not your own, for you were bought with a price.  So glorify God in your body." 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

You are of more value to God than a church building.  But think of how upset you would be if your church were vandalized.  Think of how appalled you would be if someone painted dreadful images and words about God all over the walls and destroyed everything inside your church!

Worry is like that.  It wreaks havoc on you.  It's lies come in and cause damage inside of you, if you believe them.  They are like black paint splattered all over the walls of your heart.  Only the truth of God's word and his promises can wash the lies away.  

Turn to God in complete trust.  He has not forgotten about you.  Your circumstances are NOT too hard for him to handle.  He is working for your good.  He will provide and he cares more deeply for you than you can possibly imagine!

Rejoice in the Lord always;

again I will say, Rejoice.

Let your reasonableness be known to everyone.

The Lord is at hand;

do not be anxious (worry) about anything,

but

in everything by prayer and supplication 

with thanksgiving

let your requests be made known to God.

And the peace of God, 

which surpasses all understanding, 

will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Philippians 4:4-7

{This post contains thoughts and ideas that were gleaned from the study "Refresh Your Heart" by Claudia Barba.  It's a wonderful study that has been a tremendous encouragement to me in my faith}