You're having it rough lately. The economy is biting harder thanks to the fuel hike. Salary stays the same, and you have many hands to feed.

Worries creep into your mind, and fear whispers in your head. Perhaps you have enough now, but your fear is more about the future.

God calls you to a place of peace. But first, let's see why worrying isn't healthy and what it does to you.


Why worrying is never an option

I have been in contact with people who worry, and it's not always a joyful moment.

One moment they are all smiles, and the next, their mind is alert, thinking of everything that could go wrong.

Worrying costs you peace. And if you keep at it, it could wreak emotional havoc and even shorten your life expectancy (harsh but true).

So what do you do instead? God wants you to trust him and stick to him as the anchor of your life.

Your boss promised to pay your salary, and you believed how much God whose promises are forever true?

What You should do Instead

Surrender.

Which is better- You walk the rough road alone, worrying if it's the right path or surrender to Jesus who knows the end from the beginning to lead you?

Matthew 11:28-30 says to Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light

To know Him is to know rest.

If you want the peace of God to reign supreme in your heart, then enter into rest through faith. Do this today by laying your burdens at his feet in the place of prayer.

Meditate on God's words.

From time to time, the environment, enemy and even people around you will whisper fear. It's normal, after all, we live in a corrupt world.

In times like these, meditating on God's words and declaring his promises over your life will keep you at peace.

It's not enough to surrender; you must fight worries with the word.

The Bible says to cast every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;

Soak yourself in the word, so that in moments when worries come knocking you can say:

-I will not be afraid, for the lord is my refuge.
-You can look at the situation and say the Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?


Final Thoughts

Worrying comes from a place of uncertainty, a place of doubt.

And God countered this by promising never to leave nor forsake you. Do you believe in Jesus? Do you believe His Word? Then stop worrying and start walking in faith, "for we walk by faith and not by sight".

This is so apt and powerful.
I am so blessed by this, for real.
God bless you.

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Amen. Thanks for reading.

Adeniran10:
This is so apt and powerful.
I am so blessed by this, for real.
God bless you.

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Do nothing

"Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus." - Philippians 4:6-7

Matthew 6:25

Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is life not more than food, and the body more than clothes

The love of God for us


John 3:16
For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.


When Adam sinned, he lost the direct access he initially had with God. (Genesis 3) God decided to send his only begotten son (Jesus) to pay the price for our sins on the cross of calvary because of his love for us. When Christ resurrected, he restored all privileges that we once had and brought redemption to us all. All we need is to believe that he died for our sin and has once again granted us direct access with God. No longer through an intermediary! (Mathew 27:50-53).

Jeremiah 29:11
For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.

If our earthly parents care so much for us, how much more our father in heaven! (Luke 11:11-13). God’s love for us is infinite. He has promised to supply all our needs according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. (Philipians 4:19).


Prayer of Salvation

Lord Jesus, I accept and acknowledge you as my personal lord and savior. I sincerely ask that you forgive my sins. Come into my life and pour out your spirit on me. By faith, I receive the promise of the father, which is the holy spirit. (John 14:16) I thank you for the price that you paid for me on the cross of calvary. Thank you for my redemption. I pray that your power, grace and favor will abide with me now and forever more. Amen.