# Do Not Worry - Pr. Precious Call | The Anchored Man | CITAM Church Online

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Podcast: [CITAM Church Online](https://stenobird.com/podcast/citam-church-online-17108)
Published: 2026-04-28T17:00:01+00:00
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## Resource

Worry is a reflexive, unproductive habit that fails to solve problems or extend life. By intentionally observing God's faithfulness in nature, we can shift from reflexive anxiety to a deliberate trust in a Father who knows our needs.

## Highlights
- Main idea: Worry is a reflexive, automatic response to an uncontrollable future that yields no productive results
- Practical takeaway: Replace the reflex of worry with the intentional practice of 'considering'—actively looking for evidence of past faithfulness
- Failure mode: Reducing human value and life quality to mere consumption, such as food and clothing, which fuels constant anxiety
- Main idea: God's care for the birds and flowers serves as a baseline for His much greater commitment to human beings
- Practical takeaway: Trusting in God's role as a Father allows for a life of rest, knowing He is aware of our needs before we even ask

## Topics

Anxiety, Faith, Luke 12, Providence, Stress Management, Christian Living, Trust, Spirituality

## Chapters
- 1:00 — The Cost of Worry: An examination of the statistics surrounding modern anxiety and the unproductive nature of daily worrying.
- 2:00 — Reframing Value: Moving beyond the basic needs of food and clothing to understand our true worth in the eyes of God.
- 4:00 — Lessons from Nature: Using the sustenance of ravens and the beauty of flowers as evidence of God's providential care.
- 6:00 — Worry vs. Consideration: Distinguishing between the reflex of anxiety and the intentional, spiritual discipline of reflecting on God's goodness.
- 7:00 — Building Faith through Memory: How recalling past deliverances from life's 'lions and bears' can stir up courage for current challenges.
- 8:00 — The Futility of Anxiety: Recognizing that worry cannot add a single hour to one's life and serves only to diminish life's quality.
- 9:00 — Resting in the Father: An invitation to establish a relationship with God as a Father who proactively meets the needs of His children.

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