I Dare You
What would life look like if we completely chose not to worry?
Is it even possible to go a day without worrying in some way? For many of us, worry has such a prominent place in our lives that it's become a normal feeling.
I remember one day, I went through most of the day not being mentally stressed or worried about anything and the thought actually came to me:"This feels weird. I should be concerned about something right now, right?" Having a peaceful heart and mind actually felt abnormal. Surely there was something out there that needed my worrying -- as if somehow worrying contributes or helps a given situation. In reality, of course, it does not.
But there is one thing that I can do.
Our Father tells us not to worry about anything. Let me say that again.... ANYTHING.
But, instead -- Pray.
Prayer replaces worry. Worry can't contribute but prayer can. Worry doesn't bring Peace but prayer does. Worry doesn't change things but prayer absolutely will.
So, I dare you. I dare myself.
Instead of worrying today, let's channel every anxious thought into communion with a Dad that loves us and is there for us.
Is it even possible to go a day without worrying in some way? For many of us, worry has such a prominent place in our lives that it's become a normal feeling.
I remember one day, I went through most of the day not being mentally stressed or worried about anything and the thought actually came to me:"This feels weird. I should be concerned about something right now, right?" Having a peaceful heart and mind actually felt abnormal. Surely there was something out there that needed my worrying -- as if somehow worrying contributes or helps a given situation. In reality, of course, it does not.
But there is one thing that I can do.
Our Father tells us not to worry about anything. Let me say that again.... ANYTHING.
But, instead -- Pray.
Prayer replaces worry. Worry can't contribute but prayer can. Worry doesn't bring Peace but prayer does. Worry doesn't change things but prayer absolutely will.
So, I dare you. I dare myself.
Instead of worrying today, let's channel every anxious thought into communion with a Dad that loves us and is there for us.
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