Why waste a single moment worrying- when you can use that time more wisely and productively, by Praying instead, and lifting up your worries to God? So true!
Why keep worries inside to yourself, when Jesus says...
"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened,
and I will give you rest." Matthew 11:28
So... ok, how are we going to surrender all our worries to God, when it's constantly buzzing in our brains?
Try this tactic: When you have a worrisome thought... make a conscious decision to turn that thought into a prayer. Tell yourself, "thanks for that thought, but I choose to lift that worry to God... God, thank you for handling that worry for me."
It takes practice and discipline... but as physical muscles are developed through dedicated exercise, our spiritual 'worry-free muscles' can be strengthened when we discipline ourselves and our minds to choose to focus on the amazing things God has for our lives... VS the imperfect, worrisome, hurtful things. Constantly lift, lift, lift up those worries in Prayer. Don't hold them yourself... turn every worrisome thought into a heartfelt prayer of thanks and worship. It takes discipline, but you can do it!
Here are a couple of bible verses to help out...
Philippians 4:6
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation,
by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving,
present your requests to God.
Philippians 4:8
Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true,
whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure,
whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—
if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.
God bless you today! :)
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