Notes of Faith June 25, 2026
Conquering Worry
His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness ... by which have been given to us exceedingly great and precious promises.
2 Peter 1:3-4
Someone has said that it is hard to be mad at a person you are praying for! So the best way to deal with negative emotions about another person is to pray for them. Likewise, it is hard to worry when we consider God’s promises. So when we start to worry, the best thing to do is to immerse our mind in Scripture to be reminded of God’s promises to care for us.
Recommended Reading:
Matthew 6:31-34
The apostle Peter wrote his two epistles to Christians who were scattered in churches across Asia Minor. First Peter dealt with persecutions from outside the churches; 2 Peter dealt with radical attacks from within the churches. In 2 Peter 1:3-4, Peter prescribes a defense for withstanding both situations: God’s “great and precious promises” that provide “all things that pertain to life and godliness.” The defense against all sources of worry or anxiety is God’s promises found in Scripture.
When worry rises, go to the Word and meditate on it until the promise of peace is met (Isaiah 26:3).
Worry is like a rocking chair; it will give you something to do, but it won’t get you anywhere.
Anonymous
Worry may cause serious illness as your body responds to concerns that you likely have little or no control over. Let us trust God for the small and big circumstances of life, for He is in control of breath and heartbeat, events both large and small in our daily lives. Many Scriptures begin with “Do not worry” because God is sovereign over all things and is using these things we worry about for our eternal good and His eternal glory!
Don’t worry…(God has you in His hand)…be happy…knowing God has made you His child, is leading, guiding, directing every step you take, and preparing a home in heaven to be with Him forever!
Pastor Dale