Anatomy of Worry & Embracing Concern, Rejecting Worry

Anatomy of Worry

I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like me. I make known the end from the beginning, from ancient times, what is still to come. I say, 'My purpose will stand, and I will do all that I please.' Isaiah 46:9-10

Worry always starts with a harmless seed planted in our minds. If left unchecked, that initial seed can morph into a more powerful negative thought, and worry can take root in our hearts. And at the core of worry is our need to be in control. Surrender your need to be in charge. Trust that His heart for you is good. Believe God is good at being in control. Where do you desire control within your worries? What truth can you take from the verse today to help you surrender control to God?

Embracing Concern, Rejecting Worry

'Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master's happiness!' Matthew 25:23

Planning isn't a bad thing. In fact, being a good steward of our time and resources is one of the ways we can glorify God in this world. But if we spend too much time hanging around the what-ifs, the toxicity of worry begins to poison our hearts and minds. God puts things into your hands according to your ability and His power to work in and through you. If He's entrusted it to you, you can carry it. Of the things you listed that you are worried about, how can you shift your mindset from worry to stewardship? How can you see that God has entrusted you to carry the thing you worry most about?