21 Days to Overcome StressSample

Friends Don’t Let Friends Worry!

Most people don’t spend time fearing vampires, werewolves, or the boogeyman in the dark. But you might find yourself caught up in worrying about failure, what other people think, or a myriad of other things out of your control.

I’ve made the decision to refuse worry and doubt in my life, and if anyone in my family or within my circle of friends begins to worry, I immediately start to quote the Word of God.

Now, I hope it doesn’t come across as obnoxious when I do this, because that is absolutely not my intent. I just know passionately that the Holy Spirit is grieved by worrying. We must have faith and not doubt. God is in control! He’s our good, good Father who reminds us in Jeremiah 29:11 that He has good plans for your future.

We must grasp tightly to the Word and to our faith to fully understand the nature and character of God. I assure you today that He has been to your future and it is good!

As your friend in the faith, I fervently encourage you to choose reading the Word when thoughts of worry begin to creep into your mind. And choose the Word over worrying with others.

You’ve heard the saying, misery loves company. In this case, let us choose the solitary pleasure of seeking time with God and His Word rather than co-ruminating over our worries with company. Not only will you deepen your relationship with the Lord, but you will also begin to notice a transformation in your thought life and a new found peace.

As powerful women of God, let us choose to trust Him and His Word every time, all of the time!

DAILY DEPOSIT:

Do not be anxious or worried about anything, but in everything [every circumstance and situation] by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, continue to make your [specific] requests known to God. - Philippians 4:6 AMP