It sounds funny, but I think that if we got real about it, this is exactly what Jesus is saying to us when we come to Him with our worries, fears, and anxieties.
Take a few minutes to read and reread these verses. Roll them over in your mind.
"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." Philippians 4:6 (Amplified Bible)
"Take My yoke upon you and learn of Me, for I am gentle (meek) and humble (lowly) in heart, and you will find rest (relief and ease and refreshment and recreation and blessed quiet) for your souls." Matthew 11:29
"Therefore I tell you, stop being perpetually uneasy (anxious and worried) about your life," Matthew 6:25a
"And who of you by worrying and being anxious can add one unit of measure (cubit) to his stature or to the span of his life?" Matthew 6:27
"Therefore do not worry and be anxious," Matthew 6:31a
"But seek (aim at and strive after) first of all His kingdom and His righteousness (His way of doing and being right), and then all these things taken together will be given you besides." Matthew 6:33
Ok, Got it? No worrying about anything...ANYTHING! So take a deep breath. Ok, take all the pressures on your mind and give them to God. Go on...let go. Now, walk away...Hey! Put them back!! :) Now, walk away thanking God that He's got it.
So the next time you start with your, "But, Lord...But, Lord..." Picture Jesus with a smile on His face saying, "Relax, my child. I've got it! No pressure. No problem, mon."
