WONDER VS. WORRY
Have you ever wondered or worried about something? Maybe, about something that takes so much of your energy and time thinking about? Life’s daily challenges and struggles can create thoughts that can either make us or break us…spiritually, emotionally, mentally, and even physically.
The definition of Worried means,“to torment oneself with or suffer from disturbing thoughts; uneasiness or anxiety.”Being worried about something can often take control of your life if you allow it. 1Peter 5:7says, “Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you!” Worried thoughts can have a negative effect on our life without us even realizing. Sometimes God allows us to worry so he can allow us to wonder about Him.
The word Wonder actually means, “to be filled with admiration, amazement, or awe; marvel. A mixture of surprise, curiosity, and sometimes awe.” Turning our thoughts of worry into thoughts of wonder can help us see how great God’s love for us really is. Redirecting our focus on the Wonders of God can help us stay focused on the promises God made to us. So when you’re worried or anxious about something, remember and wonder about the promises of God:
2 peter 1:4
“And because of his glory and excellence,
he has given us great and precious promises. These are the promises that enable you to share his divine nature and escape the world's corruption caused by human desires”
Romans 8:37-39
“No, despite all these things, overwhelming victory is ours through Christ, who loved us.
And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow—not even the powers of hell can separate us from God’s love. No power in the sky above or in the earth below—indeed, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
Challenge for today: Ask the Lord where your worries are running the show in your life and then ask Him to replace those worries with the wonder of all His magnificent characteristics and love for you. Worship Him in song today. Join Hillsong in singing My Heart is Overwhelmed. Use video to the right.
Have you ever wondered or worried about something? Maybe, about something that takes so much of your energy and time thinking about? Life’s daily challenges and struggles can create thoughts that can either make us or break us…spiritually, emotionally, mentally, and even physically.
The definition of Worried means,“to torment oneself with or suffer from disturbing thoughts; uneasiness or anxiety.”Being worried about something can often take control of your life if you allow it. 1Peter 5:7says, “Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you!” Worried thoughts can have a negative effect on our life without us even realizing. Sometimes God allows us to worry so he can allow us to wonder about Him.
The word Wonder actually means, “to be filled with admiration, amazement, or awe; marvel. A mixture of surprise, curiosity, and sometimes awe.” Turning our thoughts of worry into thoughts of wonder can help us see how great God’s love for us really is. Redirecting our focus on the Wonders of God can help us stay focused on the promises God made to us. So when you’re worried or anxious about something, remember and wonder about the promises of God:
2 peter 1:4
“And because of his glory and excellence,
he has given us great and precious promises. These are the promises that enable you to share his divine nature and escape the world's corruption caused by human desires”
Romans 8:37-39
“No, despite all these things, overwhelming victory is ours through Christ, who loved us.
And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow—not even the powers of hell can separate us from God’s love. No power in the sky above or in the earth below—indeed, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
Challenge for today: Ask the Lord where your worries are running the show in your life and then ask Him to replace those worries with the wonder of all His magnificent characteristics and love for you. Worship Him in song today. Join Hillsong in singing My Heart is Overwhelmed. Use video to the right.