Worry means, "to seek to promote one's interest."

In the Greek, worry is μεριμνάω, merimnaō. Jesus instructed us plainly enough, He said, "Do not worry." (Matthew 6:31,34; Luke 12:11,22) Many translations read, "Do not be anxious".

Jesus is clearly telling us to abstain from anxiety; however, in the Greek, we receive a deeper insight into the cause of anxiety: this word means "to seek to promote one's interest".

And isn't it true that seeking a particular outcome causes anxiety? What if it doesn't work out the way we had planned? What if, what if, what if . . . (can't you just feel your blood pressure rising?)

Our job is simple, to seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness; and the rest, is His job. We only have one "worry", and that is to put God first. Everything else is up to Him.

We can do that. Jesus keeps it simple. God is so good!