Jesus taught his disciples, saying, “Listen to me. Never let anxiety enter your hearts. Never worry about any of your needs, such as food or clothing…Does worry add anything to your life? Can it add one more year, or even one day?” (Luke 12.22, 25, Passion Translation) 

Reminds me of Navigator Jim Downing who said something like, “I read somewhere that 92% of the things we worry about don’t happen, so I decided not to worry.” When he said that, he was about 102 years old and attributed at least part of his longevity to not worrying. (He passed away in February 2018 at the age of 104 1/2, having completed his last speaking trip just six weeks before.)

Don’t fret or worry. Instead of worrying, pray. Let petitions and praises shape your worries into prayers, letting God know your concerns. (Philippians 4.6, MSG)

The worries of this life, the deceitfulness of wealth and the desires for other things come in and choke the word, making it unfruitful. (Mark 4.19, NIV)