I'm a worrier by nature, and I use to worry a lot. Sometimes I worried about the present, depending on what was going on, but mostly I worried about the future. Over the last few years, I've had plenty of things to worry about...believe me...you have no idea. One day, about 2 years ago, I was so consumed in worry and trying to figure out how to control the situations I was worrying about, that I was as stressed as I've ever been. I fell to the floor and held out my hands and said, "God take this from me. I am laying it at your feet." I felt my shoulders relax and my head clear in a matter of moments, as I relinquished it all to Him. I still prayed about it daily and still do even now that things have been better, and sometimes I can feel myself starting to get consumed with worry again. But then I look up and say, "This is yours. You are in control. Guide me in the right direction." Then my shoulders relax and my head clears, and I wait to hear from Him.
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:5-6
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippine 4:6-7
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