Bless the Stress and MOVE ON
Some people say A LITTLE ANXIETY IS A GOOD THING! It pushes you to study harder, to practice more of the things you do well, or to get more involved in good causes. This could just show you care about the outcome. But the key is “a little.” Let anxiety become the ruler of your life, the king of your domain, the nagging voice that feeds your nightmares, and you’ll find yourself on shaky ground. That kind of stress just makes you a mess. Martin Luther suggested it would be a good idea to simply “pray and let God worry.” He had the right idea. Do pray. Talk things through with God and let him remind you who defines your worth. He does. Not school or work or scholarships or even acts of service. Just God. If you’re walking around with so much stress you can’t function well, then you need to seek out earthly help too. Parents, teachers, friends, and counselors can all make a difference if you let them. Give up the kind of stress that ruins your days, and give in to getting the right kind of help when you need it.
True Image Devotional
SCRIPTURE
Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty
hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because
he cares for you; 1 Peter 5:6 – 7
TALK WITH GOD
Lord, I keep thinking I can
just let things go, but I don’t. Please help me to remember I’m not alone. I
have you, and I have others who care about me too. Today, I put all my worries
in your hands. Thank you, Lord. Amen.
~Be Empowered & LIVE~