“When the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices so that they might go to anoint Jesus’ body. Very early on the first day of the week, just after sunrise, they were on their way to the tomb and they asked each other, “Who will roll the stone away from the entrance of the tomb?” But when they looked up, they saw that the stone, which was very large, had been rolled away… Therefore I tell you do not worry about your life…Do not worry about tomorrow…But seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness and all these things will be given to you as well” (Mk 16:1-4; Mt 6:25-34)

To worry is dangerous, unhealthy and addictive. The success of a man’s life depends much on the state of his mind. To worry it means to constantly change position, to be spiritually restless, to adjust internally to new mental images, real or imaginary. This leads to mental and emotional tiredness. The store of patience is depleted and the center of self-control is damaged. This spiritual torment and constant panic attacks open the gate to evil spirits to enter and build strongholds. Doubt, fear, confusion, lust, greed and pride become part of your attitude to life. They are wicked tenants to the soul. The peace of God, the comfort and joy of the Spirit, the faith and trust in God’s Word, all these are going away.

The unbelievers spend their time and energy seeking food, drink, clothes, youth, beauty and length of life. These are not just items or ‘prayer points’ but their idols. We are all born sinners so we are experienced and skilled in the sin of worry. Observe that anxiety is always connected with the things of this world. No one is worried how to serve God better, how to study the Word of pray more. Anxiety is foolish and impotent: it cannot make me taller, richer, stronger and wiser or increase the length of my days…

So what is the solution then? How can I defeat this tendency to doubt the Word of God and worry constantly?

The solution is this: Set your priorities right! SEEK FIRST the Kingdom of God and its King!

The believers are defined as people whose priorities are right! Invest time and effort in the study of God’s Word, in serving Him in your local assembly, faithfully doing the ministry He has given to you…Then all things shall fall into place. You shall experience the promised blessed increase and addition in all you do….The success of the Gospel in your life shall encourage you to trust God even more…

This is the order of my relationships: with God (first), with myself (second), with my spouse (third), with my children (forth) with my coworkers, friends and others…Seeking God is always first! Once you change that order, you shall worry about your life, marriage, children, job and all. The women came to the tomb worrying who will roll the stone away for them…that worry was natural but it was a lie…there was no need for the worry, for the angels have done the work with just a breath of heaven…

I declare that IN CHRIST: “God has provided me with all I need, spiritually and materially. He has given me wisdom, strength, health, provision, food, drink, clothes, a home, friends, mentors, family, spouse, children, ministry, spiritual covering in the local church…

I command you: wicked spirit of religion, doubt, hypocrisy, foolishness, worry and fear to leave me and mine, and go away in the name of Jesus! I uproot all wrong imaginations from my mind! I destroy all ancestral covenants made with familiar spirits of worry and unbelief!

Right now I speak peace to my soul! My little faith shall increase! I shall trust God, Jehovah Jireh, for all things and in all circumstances! I shall live and walk by faith! I shall not worry about the length and quality of my life, about my reputation as a servant of God or the place where I am told to serve! I shall not worry about tomorrow! I shall live one day at a time! I shall trust that God is able to provide, heal, deliver and change all negative circumstances around…He has even sent angels to prepare the way and to open that new door for me…”

I finally rest my soul… I knell down and I worship the King…for there is no better way for me to spend this moment in time…