Definition and Context:
Worry, in a biblical context, refers to a state of anxiety or unease about potential future events or outcomes. It is often associated with a lack of trust in God's provision and care. The Bible addresses worry as a common human experience but encourages believers to place their trust in God rather than succumbing to anxiety.

Biblical References:

1. Matthew 6:25-34: In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus directly addresses the issue of worry. He instructs His followers not to worry about their lives, what they will eat or drink, or about their bodies and what they will wear. Jesus emphasizes the importance of trusting in God's provision, using the birds of the air and the lilies of the field as examples of God's care for His creation. He concludes with the exhortation, "Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own" (Matthew 6:34).

2. Philippians 4:6-7: The Apostle Paul provides guidance on dealing with anxiety, urging believers, "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus" . This passage highlights the importance of prayer and thanksgiving as antidotes to worry.

3. 1 Peter 5:7: Peter encourages believers to cast all their anxieties on God, "because He cares for you" . This verse reassures Christians of God's personal concern and involvement in their lives, inviting them to release their burdens to Him.

4. Psalm 55:22: The psalmist writes, "Cast your burden upon the LORD and He will sustain you; He will never let the righteous be shaken" . This Old Testament reference echoes the New Testament teachings on trusting God with one's worries and burdens.

Theological Insights:

· Trust in God's Sovereignty: Worry often stems from a lack of trust in God's sovereignty and His ability to control the future. The Bible consistently teaches that God is in control and that His plans are for the good of those who love Him (Romans 8:28).

· Faith Over Fear: Scripture encourages believers to choose faith over fear. Worry is seen as a natural human response, but faith in God's promises and character is the biblical remedy.

· Spiritual Discipline: Addressing worry involves spiritual disciplines such as prayer, meditation on Scripture, and thanksgiving. These practices help believers refocus their minds on God's faithfulness and provision.

· Community Support: The Christian community plays a role in supporting individuals who struggle with worry. Encouragement, prayer, and shared burdens within the body of Christ are vital in overcoming anxiety.

Practical Application:

· Prayer and Supplication: Believers are encouraged to bring their worries to God in prayer, trusting that He hears and answers according to His will.

· Meditation on Scripture: Regular meditation on God's Word helps to reinforce trust in His promises and character, providing peace in times of uncertainty.

· Gratitude: Cultivating a heart of gratitude shifts focus from potential problems to God's past faithfulness and present blessings.

· Seeking Counsel: Engaging with fellow believers, pastors, or counselors can provide additional support and perspective in dealing with worry.

In summary, the Bible acknowledges worry as a common human experience but offers a path to peace through trust in God, prayer, and community support.(imp. & p. p.) of Worry.3349. meteorizo -- to raise on high, fig. to be in suspense
... Word Origin from meteoros (buoyed up) Definition to raise on high, fig. to be in
suspense NASB Word Usage worrying (1). to be anxious, worried. ...
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3309. merimnao -- to be anxious, to care for
... Word Origin from merimna Definition to be anxious, to care for NASB Word Usage anxious
(1), care (1), concerned (5), have...care (1), worried (4), worry (6 ...
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1278. diaponeomai -- to toil through, to be worn out or annoyed
... be grieved. From dia and a derivative of ponos; to toil through, ie (passively)
be worried -- be grieved. see GREEK dia. see GREEK ponos. ...
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1672. daag -- to be anxious or concerned, to fear
... root Definition to be anxious or concerned, to fear NASB Word Usage anxious (3),
become anxious (1), dread (1), full of anxiety (1), worried (1). ...
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The Characters of Herod and Augustus were as Far Apart as their ...
... The one was keen and delicate, the other blunt and robust. The emperor was a fox,
the king a lion. Herod and his people were now worried with mutual distrust. ...
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Letter x. --Fear of Making no Progress.
... Francis of Sales, not to be grieved at having been grieved, nor to be angry at having
been angry, nor worried at having been worried, because this would be to ...
/.../de caussade/abandonment to divine providence/letter x fear of making no.htm

"A Fine, Generous Fellow. "
... But I was too quick for him. He seemed uneasy about it. He could feel pleased
while giving, but it evidently worried him to be the recipient. ...
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The Forged Sermon
... There was nothing which more shook the nerves and worried the immobile passivity
of Arcadius than these sudden inroads from Eudoxia. ...
/.../chapter xlviii the forged sermon.htm

Jesus Asleep on a Pillow"And He was in the Hinder Part of the Ship ...
... it was natural. Here you are worried, sad, wearied; the doctor prescribes
for you; his medicine does you no good; but oh! if you ...
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Brokenness
... It is self, too, who is often doing Christian work. It is always self who gets
irritable and envious and resentful and critical and worried. ...
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George Buchanan, Scholar
... into gold. The queen or bishop worried him in private about casting their
nativities, and finding their fates among the stars. But ...
/.../kingsley/historical lectures and essays/george buchanan scholar.htm

Visitors and Pastimes
... time before their child was born. When he was just a little infant, he worried
and cried a great deal. He continued to do this, seemingly ...
/.../byrum/how john became a man/chapter vi visitors and pastimes.htm

Washed to Greater Foulness
... He refuses counsel, and will not listen to direction, for dread has made him desperate.
I would have a word in the ear of that worried and wearied one. ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 32 1886/washed to greater foulness.htm

The Right to Live with the People of My Choice
... "I was thinking about Mr. Gibb[6] coming to appoint us to stations, and wondering
what my senior worker will be like, and I got so worried I stayed awake all ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/williamson/have we no rights/chapter 9 the right to.htm

Worried (6 Occurrences)
...Worried (6 Occurrences). ... Luke 10:41 "Martha, Martha," replied Jesus, "you are
anxious and worried about a multitude of things; (WEY NAS NIV). ...
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Worries (6 Occurrences)

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Nero
... And in their deaths they were also made the subjects of sport; for they were covered
with the hides of wild beasts and worried to death by dogs, or nailed to ...
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Worn-out (4 Occurrences)
Worn-out. Worn, Worn-out. Worried . Noah Webster's Dictionary (a.) Consumed ...
she also! (YLT). Worn, Worn-out. Worried . Reference Bible.
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Fretted (1 Occurrence)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (imp. & pp) of Fret. 2. (pp & a.) Rubbed or
worn away; chafed. 3. (pp & a.) Agitated; vexed; worried. ...
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Persecution (22 Occurrences)
... And in their deaths they were made the subject of sport, for they were covered with
the skins of wild beasts and were worried to death by dogs, or nailed to ...
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Multitude (352 Occurrences)
... ASV YLT). Luke 10:41 "Martha, Martha," replied Jesus, "you are anxious
and worried about a multitude of things; (WEY). Luke 11:27 ...
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Philippians (2 Occurrences)
... and complaints. Some men would have worried about the conditions and would
have become nervous about the outcome of the cause. The ...
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Discomfiture (6 Occurrences)
... and complaints. Some men would have worried about the conditions and would
have become nervous about the outcome of the cause. The ...
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