Consider how the lilies grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you, not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today, and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, how much more will he clothe you, O you of little faith! And do not set your heart on what you will eat or drink; do not worry about it. For the pagan world runs after all such things, and your Father knows that you need them. But seek his kingdom, and these things will be given to you as well. (Luke 12:27-31)

Do not worry about it. Do not meteorizo. This is the only use of this word in scripture. It is different from what is translated as worry in the verses immediately prior.

In verses 25 and 26 Jesus is quoted as discouraging merimnao: anxiety, trouble, self-assertion, and what I think of as worry.

Now Jesus discourages the agitation of ambition and the inflation of pride. Literally he discourages putting a ship out to sea.

But seek zeteo - think, meditate, reason, inquire into - the kingdom of God.

Jesus is not encouraging passivity. He is encouraging right motivation. He is also discouraging the illusion of control. Be clear about God's purpose and pursue it vigorously. Worry is only a distraction.

In Matthew 14:22-32 Peter's miraculous joining with Jesus is undone by fear, doubt, and worry.