The Value of Worrying

In Matthew 6:26 it says, "who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?" Whether you live in a constant state of stress in the month of December (or all year long), or are just an occasional worrier, living with stress won't add time or value to your life. It's important when we're worried and stressed to learn to stop that train of thought and fight it with God's help.

"God is our refuge and our strength, an ever present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear."

Psalm 46:1

The first thing that you can do when you're feeling stressed is to go to The Lord. He is our refuge when we are worried. He is our strength when we are overwhelmed and weak. As you feel worry and stress creep up on you this week, make a conscious effort to remind yourself where your strength comes from. 

Weekly Prayer:

Father God, I know that worrying won't add any value to my life, but will instead zap me of life. Please help me to lean on you for strength in times of stress, instead of giving in to overwhelming thoughts.