Peace Over Panic: A 5-Day Devotional for Anxious HeartsSýnishorn

Day 2: When Worry Takes Over

Scripture:
“Give all your worries and cares to God, for He cares about you.” — 1 Peter 5:7 (NLT)

Reflection:
Worry can creep in fast—about school, friendships, your future, or even things you can’t control. It sits in your chest like a weight and plays on repeat in your mind. But God never meant for you to carry all that on your own.

The Bible says you can hand it over—all of it. Your anxious thoughts, the pressure, the questions, the “what ifs.” God isn’t annoyed or too busy. He wants you to talk to Him about your worries. He’s the only one strong enough to carry them and kind enough to care deeply about every single one.

You don’t have to have it all figured out. You just have to be willing to let go of what’s crushing you and place it in His hands.

Prayer:
God, I’m tired of carrying so much in my heart. I give You my stress, my fear, and all the things I can’t control. Help me trust You more every day. I want Your peace to fill me where anxiety has lived for too long.

Challenge:
Write down 3 things you’ve been worrying about. Then pray over each one and say, “God, I give this to You.” Tear up the paper as a sign of release.