Can you add a single hour to your life by worrying?

When I see people worry too much, I always remember a question Jesus asked; “Can you add a single hour to your life by worrying?”

Let me go a bit further:

• Can you add an inch to your height by worrying?

• Can you add a pound of flesh to your body by worrying?

• Will your worries provide the answer to your problems?

• The whole time you spent worrying about your problem, did it get solved?

The Obvious answer is NO! Then I’ll ask another question; why worry when you know it won’t help? I know we are human. We can go emotional.

Why do I think worrying is bad for you?

1. Worry won’t solve your problems

Problems, challenges or whatever you call it. The only thing worry will do to you is creating more problems.
When worrying, you are mentally unstable. You are not in the best position to think or even make any suitable decision.

2. Worry wastes time

I’m not writing to make you feel like a victim but to make you understand and change your orientation.
Those time you spend whining and worrying, should be used in improving the situation.
Time is valuable. If you don’t know what to do, read a self-help book, Study the Bible, Pray to God. That’s an investment.

3. Worry may lead to depression

From being troubled and unstable if not contained, can lead to your being Unhappy and gloomy. You may even start blaming others instead of taking responsibility for your life.
Depression is a state I wouldn’t like anyone to be in.

4. Worry is not healthy

Constant worry may lead to elevated blood pressure causing pain, discomfort and possibly more worry. Worry can keep you up all night. You can suffer from insomnia which causes physical and mental exhaustion.
Without sleep your mind and body can’t function properly.

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5. You can develop bad habit from worrying

With the claims that they want to ease their worries, some people drink, smoke and even use illegal drugs which in turn can endanger the health; Damaging the liver, kidney, heart, lungs, etc.

Get rid of your worries Once and for all

There are more disadvantages when worrying. It makes you picture God has insufficient. God cares for you. cast all your burdens on Him.

Friend, No matter how challenging the situation is, you have to be strong and courageous. Gather yourself and move on.

There are lots of things to worry about every day; relationships, credit card bill, work, family, etc. but the truth is worrying doesn’t help.

Worry does not take away tomorrow’s trouble; it takes away today’s peace.


Jesus came to give us life abundantly. All you need to do is exchange your burden for His.

“Cast your burden on the LORD, and he will sustain; he will never permit the righteous to be moved.” Psalm 55:22

Jesus is saying, come to me all of you that are heavy hearted and troubled. He wants to give you rest. 

Conclusion
Why worry when you Jesus can solve all your problems. God has given man free will. Choose Life or otherwise. 

Over to you
How often do you worry? Did you involve God? 

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