affect the way you treat others, and (5) reduce your ability to trust in God. How many ill effects of worry are you experiencing? Here is the difference between worry and genuine concern—worry immobilizes, but concern moves you to action. Instead of worrying about what we cannot do, we need to focus on what God can do. To “make the Kingdom of God your primary concern” means to turn to God first for help, to fill your thoughts with his desires, to take his character for your pattern, and to serve
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