Are you living in a constant state of worry?
You worry about your taxes…you worry about what your partner is doing…you worry about loved ones dying…about getting sick…about getting a ticket…about finding a job…about losing a job…there’s SO MUCH WORRY in your life.
Have you ever imagined what you could accomplish if you would spend less time worrying and more time actively creating your life?
“But Benecia,” you may be saying, “How do I stop worrying? Every time I try to stop worrying, I just worry even more.”
My answer—It’s time to take the focus off of your worry. Let’s shift your perspective so that instead of a constant state of worry, you experience a constant state of peace.
What is so great about the solution to worry is that it works in every situation—no matter how big or how small. One of the most comforting things to remember is that everything is small to God. There is nothing He can’t handle.
So, instead of worrying, here’s what you should do:
- Stop worrying about all the bad things that could happen. Start asking God for what you want to happen. This shifts your focus and turns you away from the problem to the solution.
- Be Thankful. Don’t get so focused on what you don’t have that you forget about what you do have.
- Focus On What’s Good. Philippians 4:8 gives us further instructions about eliminating worry from our lives. When you fill your mind with positive, life-affirming thoughts there is no room for worry.
Cleansing Exercise
Take a few moments to consider this…
What are you worried about?
What would your life look life if you stopped worrying and started asking God for what you really want?
Soul Food
“Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything; tell God your needs, and don’t forget to thank Him for His answers. If you do this, you will experience God’s peace, which is far more wonderful than the human mind can understand. His peace will keep your thoughts and your hearts quiet and at rest as you trust in Christ Jesus.” ~Philippians 4:6-7 (The Living Bible)