Does Worrying Help?

You're only wasting time...

Worrying never solved a problem and accomplishes nothing. Why not use that energy to pray, to trust in God, to take action? Being anxious doesn't really do anything, except hurt you.

The physical effects of anxiety and worry are very well documented and can lead to dire consquences. In addition to changing your appetite, sleep patterns and making it hard to concentrate, over the long term it can supress your immune system, cause digestive problems and even heart attacks.

Of course, it's easy to say, "Don't worry, be happy," but it is much harder to live without worry. But remember, when you worry, you're not trusting God. It's just the opposite. Stop and ask yourself if you're worrying about something that you have any control over. Probably not.

"Don't fret or worry. Instead of worrying, pray. Let petitions and praises shape your worries into prayers, letting God know your concerns. Before you know it, a sense of God's wholeness, everything coming together for good, will come and settle you down. It's wonderful what happens when Christ displaces worry at the center of your life." 

—Phillippians 4:6-7, The Message Bible