Fretting? Why?

Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken. Psalm 55:22

Not only are we told to not worry or be anxious in scripture but it is for our overall good health. High blood pressure can kill you and when you don’t take care of yourself due to lack of exercise or being a worry wart then you can pay for it medically. Even a ‘simple worry’ such as stressing over what to wear to a social function or being concerned what people think. All this stuff is concerns that the Lord wants you to cast on Him. 

How does one just learn to really ‘chill’ and be still? Know that no amount of fretting over an issue will change it. Prayer is the key and purposefully setting aside time to spend daily in Bible reading and meditating on scripture. The world will throw all kinds of things at you to try to get you flustered but you need to recognize it as an attack and not fall prey to the clutches of the worry monster. 

Today stop using the excuse ‘I’m just a worrier’ and purpose in your heart that right now you will no longer allow petty concerns to ruffle your feathers and will stay calm under pressure. Make prayer a daily habit and truly cast those concerns no matter how small on the Lord and learn to walk in peace. 

PRAYER: Right now I choose to recognize worry as an attack from Satan as when I do get caught up in it it means I don’t trust you. I am sorry Lord. I choose to take a breath and give you my concerns. In Jesus’ name. Amen.