What is worry? According to Oxford mini dictionary, to worry is to Disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or be in distress.

Worrying doesn't solve the problem, worrying causes anxiety, facilitates resentment and encourages greed!

Many people worry for so many reasons, but whatsoever your reason(s) may be, do not worry!
Don't bite more than you can chew. Live a full life within your capabilities daily.

What Makes People Worry

Matthew 6:25"NIV:“Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes?"

Although there are over 1,000 reasons that makes people worry, from the Bible reference above, our Lord Jesus Christ identifies the top reasons that makes people worry. They include the following;

1. Worrying about Life.

2. Worrying about what to eat.

3. Worrying about what to drink.

4. Worrying about what to wear.


If you know what makes you worry, it will be easier to leave the state of worry to the state of total dependency on the word of God.

Which of the reasons above makes you worry the most?


The love of money is mainly the root cause of worry. Be contented with whatever you have.

Worrying is an act of unbelief.

You worry when in doubt and confusion.

Instead of getting yourself worried, meditate on the word of God and sing praises!

Worrying is contagious. Surround yourself with positive minded people.

Dangers and Effects Of Worrying

1. Worrying affect your health.

Majority of those with high blood pressure, hypertension and other blood related problems are those that worry too much. It is also said that worrying reduces your lifespan.

2. Worrying affect your appetite.

Worrying does not just affect your appetite for food or drink, it affects your appetite for almost anything.

3. Worrying affects your spiritual life.

Worrying will not only affect your spiritual life, it will also make your heart far from God. When you are worried, you can be in the church or even praying or even reading the word of God but your mind will be far away.

4. Worrying affects the way you treat others.

When you worry, you are not likely to be in the right frame of your mind. You get angry easily, you will seek vengeance and get easily offended.
Worrying about what people will say when you are trying to do the right thing is inevitable. Be sure you put God first in your decision.

Why You Shouldn't Worry

You shouldn't worry because according to our biblical background, Jesus advises us not to worry.

Furthermore, you shouldn't worry because, that situation causing you to worry, God can handle it. He is the almighty God after all!

Jeremiah 32:27"KJV:Behold, I am the Lord, the God of all flesh: is there any thing too hard for me?"

Instead of worrying or being anxious, be full of thanks and take to Apostle Paul's advice in Philippians 4:6"AMP:Do not fret or have any anxiety about anything, but in every circumstance and in everything, by prayer and petition (definite requests), with thanksgiving, continue to make your wants known to God."

Don't allow money, what to eat, drink and wear cause you to worry!

In conclusion, Jesus has the cure and solution to all your worries and anxiety, accept him today as your Lord and personal saviour.

1 Peter 5:7"AMP:Casting the whole of your care [all your anxieties, all your worries, all your concerns, once and for all] on Him, for He cares for you affectionately and cares about you watchfully."


Stop playing the "what if” game. Don't worry yourself about the past and what's to come in the future.

SOURCE: http://www.thebelievershub.com/2018/06/why-worry.html