Do Not Worry about Tomorrow

October 26, 2015 by Amit Christian

Bible Study Devotional

Matthew 6:25-34

Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about
your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than
clothes? Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns,
and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than
they? Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life? And why do
you worry about clothes? See how the flowers of the field grow. They do not labor
or spin. Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like
one of these. If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today
and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you, you of little
faith? So do not worry, saying, What shall we eat? or What shall we drink? or What
shall we wear? For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father
knows that you need them. But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and
all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow,
for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.

1. What do we worry about?

 We worry about so many things. In fact, we are surrounded by worry.
 Money, finances, bills, mortgage, taxes, safety, work, kids, parents, family
members, health, sickness, ageing, debts, loans, diet, marriage, cooking,
cleaning, school… the list goes on and on…
2. How much do we worry?
 According to one of the statistics (link), we worry about
 14 hours a week, that is
 700 hours per year
 1885 days in an average lifetime
 5.2 years of worrying!
3. What does worry do to us?
 Sleep less nights
 Health issues
 Family troubles etc
4. Why do we worry?
 uncertain about our future
 Fear
 doubts
 past failures
 not in control
5. What is the opposite of worry?
 Is the opposite of worry a carefree attitude or don’t worry be happy kinds
of attitude
  The opposite of worry is Trust.
6. Who knows the future? (Jeremiah 29:11 – “For I know the plans I have for you,
declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you
hope and future.”)
7. According to Jesus, what should we focus on and why?
8. Do I worry about my life? How can I be assured of my future? (1 John 5:10 –
“Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not
have life.”)
9. How can I have attitude of trust in God in uncertain situations.

Top 30 Biggest Worries

1. Stomach/ being overweight
2. Getting old
3. Lack of savings/ financial future
4. Overall fitness
5. Overdrafts and loans
6. Low energy levels
7. Credit card debt
8. Paying rent/mortgage
9. Job security
10. Diet
11. Keeping the house clean
12. Finding a new job
13. Sex life
14. Generally unhappy
15. Wrinkles or ageing appearance
16. Whether or not I am attractive
17. Physique
18. Meeting work targets or goals
19. Does my partner still loves me
20. Whether I’ll find or / are am with the right partner
21. Whether I’m in the right career
22. Friend or family issues
23. Parenting skills
24. Unhealthy reliance or addiction
25. Driving
26. Pet’s health
27. Child’s health
28. Dress sense
29. Worrying I’m ill but yet to be tested/ seek help
30. Partner is cheating/may cheat

Most Common Effects of Worry

1. Sleepless nights
2. Lost confidence
3. Arguments with partner
4. Reduced appetite
5. Poor performance at work
6. Distance from partner
7. Avoided a social event
8. Increased alcohol consumption
9. Got a bit paranoid
10. Nausea

Time Spent Worrying

14.31 hours per week worrying
744 hours worrying a year
45, 243 hours of worry in a lifetime
1,885 days of worry in a lifetime
5.2 years of worry
Around 45% of those studied admitted stress and worry had directly affected their
health.