Worried?

Matthew 6:25 “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 important than food, and the body more important than clothes?”
 
“THEREFORE,” says Jesus. His sermon has made several points on faithful kingdom living as you keep your eyes on God. As a consequence of your faithful response, you will begin to experience a greater confidence and trust in God for your life. You will not allow worry or worldly possessions to control you; instead, your faith will grant you Jesus’ peace.
   Do you worry? Of the many ways I see people struggle emotionally, worry is the most common. But why would I call worry an emotional struggle? After all, everyone worries! Many will say, “I have to do something! I can't just let it go.” 
   So if that's true, has worry ever done one good thing for you? Has it had any power over any single circumstance? Oh, that's right, worry does have power. I'll bet it's raised your blood pressure, caused you sleepless nights, given you headaches, formed a rash on your skin or separated you from healing thoughts. Worry has stifled your creative mind and restricted your relationship with Jesus.
. The fact is, physically, emotionally and spiritually, worry is an emotional black hole. It locks up your faith and darkens you view of God. Worry is a heavy, unbroken chain on your soul. Worry deceives you to think you’re rich in spirit, empowered to influence solutions to problems. Worry highlights, instead, your weaknesses. 
   Jesus commanded, “Do not worry.” because your worry means you lack faith in God's consummate love.   Worry, too, tells the Lord, “I want to be in control. I want to be you, God.”
   That's worry’s real tragedy. As it dominates your mind, you have little room for receiving God's Word. Anxiety, fear, doubt and worry will deprive you of the opportunity to truly understand Jesus' grace. Worry will keep you from trusting he will completely care for you.
   Yes, you do have to do something. First, stop the worry. Second, start to trust Jesus more. Yes, you can make a conscience decision to turn your worries into faith. When those thoughts come to mind, stop and understand their source. Take a minute to pray, “Lord, this worry is not from you. Put your first in my thoughts to trust and know you are my Lord above all things.” As with each element of our discipleship, you must be diligent to step away from the emotions that keep you from Jesus and be eager to seek him for each aspect of your life.
   Yes, it does make a difference
 
Just Wondering: Did Jesus save you because you worried about it?