Worry…

I have been referencing The Lord’s Armor lately, and one significant piece of gear is the sword of the spirit, which is the word of God.

How do we wield that sword and use it against satan’s attack on our minds? We use the word of God! We fight our circumstances with scripture.

Today, I am giving us ammunition against worry! Worry is nothing short of brain torment. It gains us nothing. It solves nothing. It steals our joy, and I read once that approximately 80% of what we worry about never comes to pass!

So, here is how you stop the worry and turn off the repeat button!

Start by praying over your concerns, find scripture that supports you, and begin speaking positive affirmations out of your mouth!

Philippians 4:6-7 ESV: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your prayers be known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

I will not be anxious about (said worry) !!! Thank you, Lord, for being more significant than my (noted worry). The world feels big, and I think small; thank you for guarding me and my mind! Please help me to stop reoccurring thoughts of despair, grief, worry, and stress! Please help me to leave them in your hands and securely go about my business. I Trust in you!

1 Peter 5:7 ESV: “Casting all your cares on him, because he cares for you.”

Gather your worries, put them in your cupped hands, and throw them up in the air, giving them to Jesus! Let go of them and trust that he’s got this and you!

John 14:27 ESV “Peace I leave with you, my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.”

Accept his peace within, the quiet amongst the storms! He is always there and waiting for us to turn to him for strength!

Matthew 11:28-30 ESV “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”

Lord, thank you for always being with me. I am tired, my labor is heavy and my bones are weary! Thank you for helping me carry my load; I need ease, and I need lightness!

Philippians 4:13 ESV “I can do all things through him who strengthens me.”

Thank you, Jesus, for your strength! You are awesome in this place, Mighty God!

John 14:1 ESV: “Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me.”

AMEN!!!

Matthew 6:27 ESV “And which of you by being anxious can add a single hour to his life span?”

I think Jesus, might be referring to that 80%

I’ve said it before, and I will repeat it: we are in a battle down here! Dress daily in the Lord, and let him fight for you! He will! ☺️