How to Control Worry

 Bible verses about worry 

Psalm 55:22: "Throw your burden on Jehovah, and he will sustain you."

What it means: We can throw our burden which includes our worries, on God through prayer. Prayer is real communication with the Creator, who sustains us and "comforts us in all our trials." - 2 CORINTHIANS 1:3, 4. 

Proverbs 12:25:  footnote: "Anxiety in a man's heart depresses him but a good word cheers him up." 

What it means: Reach out to family members or friends who can provide words of encouragement and give practical help. 

Matthew 6:27: "Who of you by being anxious can add one cubit to his life span?" 

What it means: Often worry is pointless. It does not improve your situation or lead you to practical solutions.

Matthew 6:31, 32: "Never be anxious and say, 'What are we to eat?' or, 'What are we to drink?' or, 'What are we to wear?'  . . . Your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things." 

What it means:  Jehovah God can anticipate our needs for food, clothing and shelter even before we become aware of them. 

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