There is a Better Way!

By Linzy Slayden, Senior Pastor, Friendship Baptist Church, Owasso, OK

Read Matthew 6:25-34.

A man was constantly worrying that somebody was under his bed. He went to a counselor who was willing to help him, but at a high fee, over many months. A few weeks later, the counselor met the man on the street and asked him why he had not returned. The man replied, “I met a friend who gave me some great advice for free. It worked perfectly.” The counselor asked what advice had been given him, and the man replied, “He asked me to cut the legs of the bed down to ground level.”

How much do we worry, and how many of our worries are unfounded? Unhealthy worrying can cripple us to the point of making us ineffective and unable to cope with life’s challenges. It can also lead to depression. We worry about sickness, viruses, finances, family, children, salt, sugar, unforeseen dangers and many other things.

Sadly, according to experts, worry can also take a heavy toll on our physical and mental health. 

The Oxford Language Dictionary describes worry as “a state of anxiety and uncertainty over actual or potential problems.” 

Jesus tells us there is a better way than being consumed with worry or cutting the legs off the furniture.

Worry can’t change anything, and living one day at a time, trusting the Lord to provide, and keeping our eyes on Him is the better way to live. Click To Tweet

In this passage, Jesus spoke about the futility of worry and offered us some insights to help us win the battle with anxiety. He tells us that worry can’t change anything, and living one day at a time, trusting the Lord to provide, and keeping our eyes on Him is the better way to live. Learn from nature and remember God’s love.

Don’t let the worries of tomorrow hinder your walk with God today!

Reflective Questions

1. What personal worries are hindering your walk with God?
2. What promises in this passage remind you to trust in God daily?
3. Are you stuck in a cycle of worry, or are you pursuing God’s promises?

Memory Verse

But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.  (Matthew 6:33 NKJV)

Prayer

Dear God, You amaze me. Your creation amazes me. In my times of doubt and anxiety, remind me of the promises of the lilies of the field and the birds of the air. Help me to seek You first, above all else. Help me not to worry about tomorrow but trust You today.  

Related Scriptures

Philippians 4:6; Psalm 55:22; Matthew 10:29-31; Ecclesiastes 3:14; II Chronicles 9:20-22; Psalm 34:9-10; John 6:27; John 14:27