4 Things Worry Reveals about You

When prayer is present, usually worry subsides. But when prayer is absent, worry will increase.

I must address how you overcome worry because there is one antidote to worry, and Jesus gives it to us.

The antidote to worry is to seek God first, before, and above everything else. When we seek him in this manner, we recognize God is our source and it demonstrates our trust and faith in him to provide what we need. As I looked back, I realized something else. We don’t have to worry; we choose to worry. I know this is another one of those hard pills to swallow, but I have discovered it to be true. We can either worry or trust and the fact Jesus tells us don’t worry means we have a choice in the matter.

In 1988 Bobby McFerrin wrote a song called “Don’t Worry, Be Happy.” This song provided outlook on life. The main message of the song was that life’s troubles are going to come and when they do, don’t worry, be happy.

Long before Bobby McFerrin ever wrote those words, Jesus gave us the remedy for worry. To play off Mr. McFerrin’s song here is it. Don’t worry, seek God.

Jesus has no desire for you to go through life filled with worry, anxiety, stress, fear, or any of these things. However, he also knows the way to overcome those things is in God’s presence. I hope you will learn from my mistakes and don’t allow worry to overtake you. Learn to seek God in everything you do and in every situation in life. When you do, he will take care of you. That is the promise he made, and he has a pretty good track record of keeping promises. The next time you feel as if worry is rising inside of you, don’t let it win.

Don’t worry, seek God. He is your source, and he will provide. That is something you can depend on so don’t worry.

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Clarence L. Haynes Jr. is a dynamic speaker, Bible teacher, and co-founder of The Bible Study Club, dedicated to helping people live with purpose and clarity. In addition to his ministry work, Clarence has spent the last 13 years as a trusted financial educator, guiding thousands of people across the country—including employees at many Fortune 500 companies—toward lasting financial wellness. His unique ability to blend practical wisdom with spiritual insight equips people to thrive in every area of life.

He is the author of The Pursuit of Purpose, which helps readers understand how God leads them into his will, and the author of The Pursuit of Victory: How To Conquer Your Greatest Challenges and Win In Your Christian Life. Clarence is also committed to helping 10,000 people learn how to study the Bible and has released his first course, Bible Study Basics, to achieve that goal. To learn more about his ministry and resources, please visit clarencehaynes.com.