Worries are based on future fears and many times relate to the suffering we imagine we will experience. As with any worrying, this serves no useful purpose. It only leads us to further doom and hopelessness. What is ironic, is…
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Abide in Christ
Worries easily present themselves when our minds and wills are not in line with God. When we see stressful circumstances under only our control we can quickly feel powerless and overwhelmed.
The Bible tells us to always stay connected to…
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Give Your First Few Minutes to God
Give Your First Few Minutes to God
Worries can form in our minds as early as the moment we awake. How soon we deal with these negative destructive thoughts is crucial. There is no better way to set the tone…
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Take Inventory of What You Have
When we worry, we are often focused on a fear or problem that we don’t believe we have the resources to satisfy. Taking an inventory of what you do have will change your perspective. You may even find you have…
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Be Vulnerable
Being vulnerable may sound like the last thing you should do to combat worry, but it is vital towards acquiring genuine love and peace. When restrained, we tend to focus on our fears and worries. On the contrary, when we…
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Hold Your Thoughts Captive to Christ
We can’t always control the worried thoughts that come into our minds but we can choose what we do with them. We can entertain them, let them stew and fester, or we can hold them up to God and His…
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Stop Comparing
Comparison is a dangerous game. It takes away our joy, blinds us to the blessings we have, and stirs up stress and worry. Unfortunately, in this modern day world, it is so easy to fall into the trap of believing…
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Start With God
What is the first thing you do when you are overwhelmed, stressed or worried? Do you eat? Pour a glass of wine? Or find something to distract you like the internet or TV? Or do you call a friend, a…
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Try Something New
It’s hard to break old patterns of worrying, especially when you are stuck in the same old routine. Surprising yourself with a new healthy thrill or new way of doing things can be the perfect distraction to worry.
Shake things…
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Anticipate Success Instead of Disappointment
It is false to believe we can protect our hearts by anticipating disappointments before they happen. Yet, we get tricked into thinking this and the result is needless worry and discontent. What is ironic is that the anticipation of disappointment…
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