Worry isn’t as harmless as we often think! It can sneak into your mind and quietly begin to destroy your life if you’re not careful!
In this episode of “Now Is the Time” I identify seven ways worry can destroy you. I also show you the one mistake we often make that leads to this type of destructive worry.
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What Worry Destroys
We tend to worry about what we think might be dangerous but we often don’t realize that worry its self is one of the most dangerous things we can engage in!
- It destroys your health
- It destroys your productivity
- It destroys your mind
- It destroys your family
- It destroys your finances
- It destroys your confidence
- It destroys your faith
A Revealing Question
It’s one thing to understand the destructive nature of worry and it’s another thing to know what to do about it! Jesus asked his disciples one shocking question after a terrifying experience on the Sea of Galilee.
He simply said,
“Where is your faith?” Luke 8:25
The answer to this question both reveals the reason we worry and points to the solution for our worries!
“The faith that Jesus was talking about is not a general faith that is often referred to in today’s popular culture. It is not faith in some higher good or simply having a positive outlook in life. It most certainly is not faith in yourself, in your abilities or talents. Jesus called us to a faith much higher than ourselves. He called us to believe in the only thing that can actually lift us from our worries and set us on solid ground. Jesus called for faith in himself!” What If…
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Question: How have you noticed that worry destroys your life? In What ways does faith in Jesus give you peace and rid you of your worry?
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Bernard Haynes
September 26, 2014Enjoyed the podcast. I am reading the book and it is an excellent read. I should finish it next week.
Caleb
September 27, 2014Awesome! Let me know what you think!
Heather @ My Overflowing Cup
September 26, 2014Worry destroys my peace because I am not capable of handling all of the things that I worry about. Jesus is, however, so He is my peace as I lay my worries at His loving feet. Thanks, again, for the book, Caleb! Such a blessing to those of us who struggle with worry. http://myoverflowingcup.com/what-if/
Caleb
September 27, 2014You’re welcome Heather! Thanks for doing the review on your blog too!