We have to know that it is not normal/right to be worried. Worry is the major distraction for man to follow God.
<Matthew 6: 25 - 34>
1. Anxiety - Why?
1) Spiritual background
Devil is always attacking our relationship with God by wavering our faith.
When one starts to have doubt towards his/her relationship with God -> Lack of faith -> Worries will start to develop -> Sins (Working through their own strength) -> Broken relationship
Being self-driven positivity and optimism are greater cursed as they don't even see the need of Christ.
2) Our desires
We cannot trust God that He knows what we need best.
2. Free from Anxiety - How?
1) Build faith - How?
(a) Through the relationship with Heavenly Father (Power & Love)
<1 John 4: 18>
Being worried is the most terrible sin as one doesn't focus on God at all - your focus has become your idol in your heart.
You could be praying but they are not sober prayers.
A lot of time, it is not our problem that makes us lose everything, but it is our anxiety.
Key promises that tell us we don't need to worry:
- He cares for us <1 Peter 5: 7>
- Come to me you weary and burden <Matthew 11: 28>
- The Lord is my helper <Hebrews 13: 6>
(b) Look/Observe around you
Be sensitive to what God is doing in/around your life -> Reflect -> Confirm with the God's words -> Remember His grace, love and faithfulness -> Free from anexity in the future
2) Seek first His kingdom and righteousness <Matthew 6: 33>
Let Christ be king in all your issues - Knowing this you have a provider, protector and master.
If God is able gives His Son for our lives, why do we still doubt God about giving what we need?
The greater the assurance we have, the lesser worries we have.
God will provide us with all we need to glorify Him.
Set our priorities right: Prayers > Tasks, Time with God > Time with others, God's will > Desires
3) Faithful today <Matthew 6: 34>
Only when you seek His kingdom first, you do not need to worry about tomorrow.
The trouble today is the preparation for tomorrow.
Just be faithful today and let tomorrow worries by itself - not that you don't plan for tomorrow, but do not worry about the outcomes.
When you worry about tomorrow, you cannot even enjoy what God has given you today. Just have faith for tomorrow.
4) Prayers <Philippians 4: 6 - 7>
Every time we turn to him with prayers, He will work in us and for us.
No one can pray and worry at the same time. If you prayed but still worried, you have yet to meet God.