Anxiety is one....
"An anxious heart weighs a man down."
Proverbs 12:25 (NIV)
Do you find yourself taking on the care & struggles of others? It is the will of God that we care for people, but it is not His will that we allow these cares to become worrisome burdens.
"Cast your cares on the Lord & He will sustain you."
Psalm 55:22 (NIV)
The word "cast" means to heave...just like you would throw a heavy bag of garbage in a trash can. Check out Psalm 68:19. God says He "daily bears our burdens" if we well just let Him.
Sometimes we spend more time worrying about something than praying about it. Worry causes us to lug around cares & anxieties like a bag of garbage.
"Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength."
Nehemiah 8:10
When we worry, it's like trying to dance while carrying heavy baggage. It IS possible to live in this world & not lose our joy, but we have to consistently give our worries to the One who wants to carry the load for us.
I loved this article...simple things, if we could understand. Worry less and pray more, so very true.
ReplyDeleteThank you! <3 I have found that the older i get & the closer my walk with God is, that i do worry less. I may get concerned, but i have the peace that He will take care of everything.
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