Some of us have postgraduate degrees from the University of Anxiety.
We go to sleep worried that we won’t wake up. We wake up worried that we didn’t sleep. We worry that someone will discover that lettuce was fattening all along. Wouldn’t you love to stop worrying? Could you use a strong shelter from life’s harsh elements?
God offers you just that. The possibility of a worry-free life. Not just less worry, but no worry. Philippians 4:7 says, “His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.” Worry is an option, not an assignment. Be quick to pray. Rather than worry about anything, Scripture says, “pray about everything.” Focus less on the problems ahead and more on the victories behind. In everything let your requests be made known to God! Do your part, and God will for sure do his.
By Max Lucado
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FURTHER READING
• Do Not Worry – by Phil Ware
• Why Worry Yourself Sick? – by Dr. Muriel Larson
• The Flip Side of Worry – Devotional by Darren Hewer