God gives us boundaries for how we should live and even think. He warns us against letting valid concerns cross over the line into worry. This happens when we fret about situations out of our control and/or let these negative…
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Tackle Apprehension
Apprehension is anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen. Let go of apprehensive worries by training yourself to think the opposite. Imagine instead all the good and pleasant experiences that could come from the situation. For example…
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Take Responsibility
It is a choice to worry. The initial thought may come into your mind without you willing it but what you do with it next is always a choice. You can entertain the worried thought, letting it spiral into a…
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Pray Blessings Over Others
Do you have friends or relatives you are worried about? Why not pray a blessing over them? It could be silently in your own space or if possible out loud with your hand on their shoulder. A simple example could…
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Enjoy People
When stuck in a worry rut we tend to want to isolate, but this is the worst thing we can do. Left on our own, our imaginations have time to go wild, assume the worst and ruminate on negative thoughts… Read more
Control Your Need to Fix
Sometimes we respond to our worries by trying to take matters into our own hands when it isn't appropriate to do so. Fear of poor grades, for example, might cause a parent to hover and help a little too much… Read more
Quote Scripture in Response to Worry
When Jesus was tempted by the devil He answered by quoting the Word of God. You can do this too when you are tempted to worry. Read Bible verses out loud about the peace that comes from God. Turn scripture…
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Change Your Thinking
We all have good and bad patterns of thinking ingrained in us over time. These come from many areas of our life such as experience, personality and disposition. When we develop a worry pattern, such as always being drawn to…
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Don't Lose Sight of Today
Starting a new year can be a good time to reflect back on the past and look forward into the future to set goals, change habits, etc. However, if we are not careful we can become consumed in the past…
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Stay Healthy
It's so easy to put our physical, emotional and spiritual health on the back-burner during this busy season. We tell ourselves we will exercise, focus on our relationships, or start reading the Bible after the New Year. But this just…
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