Why worry when I can pray

There are times that Mr. Worry comes knocking on my door. Whenever I heard him knocking, my mom words never fail to ring in me " stop it on the doorstep or it will move in and take up residence". And I will recite one of my fave verse "Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you"(1 Peter 5:7 ).

God cares about the things that I worry about and those things that prey upon my thoughts. I believe that not one nagging, aching, worrisome, gut-wrenching, blood-pressure-raising thought escapes His notice. Why? Because "I'm his personal concern"! He watches over me, my family, my love ones day and night. It's enough to comfort me.

What qualifies as a worry? Anything that robs you of joy, anything you can't change, anything you're not responsible for, anything you're unable to control, anything that torments you, anything that keeps you awake when you should be asleep. All of that '"stuff'" needs to be transferred from my worry list to my prayer list. You can do it too.

The Bible says, "Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God's peace... "(Philippians 4:6-7 ). I love this verse and I cling on it especially when Mr. Worry is knocking. I give each worry, one by one, to God. It's a heavy load to carry, you know. The more I practise doing this, the more exciting my walk with Him has become. I'm amazed at how easily He handles things that overwhelms me.

My prayers for the day:

Dear Lord,

Thank you for reminding me that you're there to handle my cares, you're able and willing to handle them and I give them to you right now. I believe that when we cast our burden to you, you will sustain me. I want to live a worry-free life. Help me to always remember to keep casting my burdens to you until it becomes as natural as breathing!

In the mighty name of Jesus, my Lord and Savior, AMEN

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My prayer for today

Lord, everything seems to be falling apart around me. Everybody wants a piece of me. There's far too much to do and never enough time to do it. My head is clogged with all kinds of junk and my heart is ready to break. Lord, where are You? I feel like the disciples in the storm, the waves are too big for me. My cry is the same as theirs, "Somebody go and get Jesus - I'm about to drown out here!" Prince of Peace I need you. Father, who never slumbers nor sleeps; take charge. Let me find in You a quiet place, a place where I can pillow my head on Your breast, hear Your loving heartbeat and feel secure knowing You'll work things out for me. This I pray, believing, in Jesus' name, amen.