I've spent an awful lot of time in my life worrying. I've worried about grades in school, job interviews, approaching deadlines and shrinking budgets .
I've worried about first impressions, identity theft and contagious infections. In spite of all the worrying, I'm still alive and well, and all my bills are paid. Over the span of my lifetime, worrying accounts for hours and hours of invaluable time that I'll never get back. So, I have decided that I'd like to spend my time more wisely and more enjoyably. If you're not convinced yet to give up your worrying, here are four biblical reasons not to worry.

1. Worrying Accomplishes Absolutely Nothing.

I don't know about you, but I don't have any time to waste these days. And worrying is a waste of very precious time. Worrying won't help you solve a problem or bring about a solution, so why waste your time and energy on it?

Matthew 6:27-29
Can all your worries add a single moment to your life? And why worry about your clothing? Look at the lilies of the field and how they grow. They don't work or make their clothing, yet Solomon in all his glory was not dressed as beautifully as they are. (NLT)

2. Worrying Is Not Good for You.

Worrying is destructive to us in many ways. It becomes a mental burden that can even cause us to grow physically sick.

Proverbs 12:25
Worry weighs a person down; an encouraging word cheers a person up. (NLT)

3. Worrying is the Opposite of Trusting God.

The energy that we spend worrying can be put to much better use in prayer. Here's a little formula to remember: Worry replaced by Prayer equals Trust.

Matthew 6:30
And if God cares so wonderfully for wildflowers that are here today and thrown into the fire tomorrow, he will certainly care for you. Why do you have so little faith? (NLT)

Philippians 4:6-7
Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus. (NLT)

4. Worrying Puts Your Focus in the Wrong Direction.

When we keep our eyes focused on God, we remember his love for us and we realize we truly have nothing to worry about. God has a wonderful plan for our lives, and part of that plan includes taking care of us. Even in the difficult times, when it seems like God doesn't care, we can put our trust in the Lord and focus on his kingdom. God will take care of our every need.

Matthew 6:25
That is why I tell you not to worry about everyday life-whether you have enough food and drink, or enough clothes to wear. Isn't life more than food, and your body more than clothing? (NLT)

Matthew 6:31-33
So don't worry about these things, saying, 'What will we eat? What will we drink? What will we wear?' These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers, but your heavenly Father already knows all your needs. Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need. (NLT)

1 Peter 5:7
Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you. (NLT)

source; http://christianity.about.com/od/whatdoesthebiblesay/qt/reasonnot2worry.htm

very nice one, op

Human must worry.... That's how we are created

You just have to avoid been worried always.

odun4love;Human
must worry.... That's how we are created

You just have to avoid been worried always.

the reason why the op posted this in religious sectn is for us to see
what God through the bible is saying abt 'worry' nt from the general worldly picture.

if in 1 peter 5:7, the bible adminish us to cast our worries on Him because He cares for us..i.e., let Him do the worries while your job is to pray it to Him....why then do you think you must keep on
worrying?...bro., that is one of the settled case @ calvary; key into
in!

spicykev ;
very nice one, op

thanks dear.

Kingmee
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the reason why the op posted this in religious sectn is for us to see
what God through the bible is saying abt 'worry' nt from the general
worldly picture.

if in 1 peter 5:7, the bible adminish us to cast our worries on Him
because He cares for us..i.e., let Him do the worries while your job is
to pray it to Him....why then do you think you must keep on
worrying?...bro., that is one of the settled case @ calvary; key into
in!

thanks bro.

But i still believe that since worrying is part of human's nature, it would be practically impossible for us not to worry, whether one is a believer/unbeliever.

PRISTINEMUSCLES:
But i still believe that since
worrying is part of human's nature, it would be practically impossible
for us not to worry, whether one is a believer/unbeliever.

the issue is not that you wont have issues, challenges and burdens that can make you deprresed and put you in stressed situatn but that anytime you are in sure situatn, let God handle it and do the worry for you by laying it @ His feet; praying it to Him and leave it there.

I'm telling you this from personal experience. anytym i have challenges and i can just talk about it to God, i have an unusual peace and assurance that all is well and resolved because i've allowed Him to handle it for me...matt. 11:28.