The Ultimate Reason Not to Worry: God Is Good

"For Yahweh is good, and His love is eternal; His faithfulness endures through all generations." - Psalms‬ 100:5‬ 

Why is worry bad for your health?

When you worry, you lose sleep, your concentration suffers and you become unable to enjoy time with family and friends. Your fear factor increases, and this can interfere with your quality of life. Some common fears are fear of death and dying, fear of failure, and fear of rejection.

The Importance of Trust

No matter what you are going through, whether it is terminal illness, being rejected for a job or a business opportunity or a spider infestation in your house, that situation is part of God's goodness for your life. Often when we go through difficulties, we ask "Why is this happening to me? What am I going to do?" We need to turn these questions into, "Lord, I trust you!"

When we worry, we forget that the Lord is good. Our minds get used to worrying. And when we worry too much, we forget to trust. But the Lord is good. He knows all of your needs, including your need to believe in Him. You can pray, "Lord, help me to trust you more." You can know he will help you to do this because he wants you to trust him. Proverbs 3:5 says, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart.” What could be more pleasing to God than a prayer to trust in his will?

A Johns Hopkins study once found that worriers die sooner than non-worriers. When commenting on the Hopkins study, Dr. E. Stanley Jones, the author of "Transformed by Thorns," had this to say:‘We do not know why it is that worriers die sooner than the non- worriers, but that is a fact.' But I, who am simple of mind, think I know; We are inwardly constructed in nerve and tissue, brain cell and soul, for faith and not for fear. God made us that way" (95).

Trust Overcomes Worry

God created you to live full of faith and trust. When you don't worry about past mistakes or future challenges, then you know that God loves you; he will take care of all of your needs. You can enjoy your life today.

If you are seriously ill or dying, you can know that His love is eternal and everything in your life will work together for good. When you claim Jesus as your Savior, He promises you eternal life with Him. He will love you forever. You can say, whatever the outcome, "I have an eternal home in paradise!" 

When you know the Lord is good, rejection won't worry you; God will be the source of your self-worth and self-esteem. His love for you is eternal, and nothing can ever change that. You will love yourself and rejection will roll off you like water off a duck's back. 

When you know the Lord is faithful, failure becomes a mere speed bump. You won't worry about it. You won't be afraid to try that new career opportunity or to form a new relationship. You will understand that all your success comes from him and that failures and setbacks are lessons to prepare you for future victories.

Remember, God's love is good, faithful and forever. The next time you feel worried, ask God to help you to trust him. You'll be able to enjoy each moment, focus on the task at hand, and enjoy a restful sleep.