Several years ago we stepped into a season of anxiety and worry. All three of our kids had significant medical challenges. It all came at once, seemingly without warning. Worry seemed reasonable. The thing is . . . we give into worry . . . when we take our focus off God.
Consider.
Learning to Kickstart the day refusing to give into worry,
Kerrie
(written by Kerrie Carlisle Palmer © 2011 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED)
When you get down to it, worry is a form of fear. And. I have learned fear disrupts faith.I remember what Tricia, our oldest, said when we took her back to college, when we really wanted her to stay home rather than to be living eight hours away, when we told her she could take some time off from school, "I refuse to give into this." She proceeded to tell us how Deuteronomy 31:6 had become her truth.
Consider.
Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you” (Deuteronomy 31:6, NIV).Unpack this verse, words Moses spoke to the people before they stepped into the promised land:
- Be strong--stay aligned with what God says to do.
- Be courageous--face your fears through the presence and power of God.
- Don't let anyone or anything worry, frighten, terrify, threaten, pressure, harass, or tyrannize you for one moment; God is with you, walking alongside of you, and has promised never to walk out on you.
When you get down to it, what God says about worry is simple: Don't do it. Choose to be strong and courageous. I am with you!Refuse to give into worry.
Learning to Kickstart the day refusing to give into worry,
Kerrie
(written by Kerrie Carlisle Palmer © 2011 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED)