We never ask ourselves this question when we're worrying do we? Can this worrying add a single hour to my life? Jesus isn't afraid to ask it... he points out that if we can't even do that, then why spend so much time worrying? A great question, Jesus. Granted, when I get on the anxiety treadmill and start running full speed, I don't really have time to think about the reality that the worry isn't getting me anywhere. God cares enough about the lilies, so maybe I should trust in God's provision for me!
I've been trying to breathe better. When I get into a mental loop, I've been trying to stop and breathe deeply, allowing space for the Holy Spirit to remind me that this worry doesn't serve me. It only makes me think that everything depends on me (reminder: it doesn't). I'm not keeping the world spinning by worrying. That's God's job, and he's better at it than I am.
So let us breathe, relax, and lean into trusting in God.
