Why do we worry so much?

Why worry?

Lately I have been thinking a lot about how difficult it is to not worry about what the future holds. There are quite a few uncertainties at this stage of life. Unfortunately, it’s not just college students wondering what they are going to do now that they need full time jobs, but it’s many people who have been in the workforce for years. It’s difficult not to spend your days worrying.
I came across a great verse a couple of days ago. It’s Phillipians 4:6-7 “Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.” This verse touches on so many important lessons to remember.
Worrying is natural, but I also heard once that it is almost like you don’t trust God. That’s pretty harsh, but then again when you think about the way in which people sin there are so many times when we believe that we know better than God what is best for us. These are other instances in which our trust in God comes into question. It doesn’t mean that you’re not a Christian, but that you’re a sinner like everyone else.
I have come to realize the importance of prayer. It isn’t a last resort, but should be the first defense. God wants us to pray to him anywhere and anytime. Prayer keeps us on track. I also read yesterday in The St. Cloud Times that people who pray are less likely to be so stressed.
So many times we go before God in prayer and forget to thank him for what he has already done for us. The fact that we even can speak to him should be an instance of thanksgiving. Can you truly wrap your mind around the fact that we can speak with our Creator?
What an amazing promise that God will use his peace to guard our hearts and minds. How great is it that God loves us enough to carry our worries for us?
I think this is such a great verse to remember and try to live out. Wouldn’t it be great to cast all of our anxieties on God? Think of how your life could be changed by simply praying more and giving your worry over to God.