And which of you by being anxious can add a single hour to his span of life? If then you are not able to do as small a thing as that, why are you anxious about the rest? Luke 12: 25-26 (ESV)

In general, anxiety is caused by allowing our mind to focus on one thing to the point that it dominates our attention and emotions and causes us to fear the future (which no amount of worry can change anyway). In other words, we focus on all the bad that could happen instead of on the One who protects and cares for us. Think how much better it would be to spend that time in prayer. There, we don’t just explain our worries to God (He already knows.), we give them up to Him, releasing them to our omniscient, omnipotent heavenly Father.

 We can constantly be anxious and fearful or choose to lay our worries before the Lord, trusting Him completely. Either way, the cycle feeds itself. Choose faithful trust in the One who truly loves you.

Dear Lord,

 In the most trying times, You have always been my Rock and my Fortress. Trusting You is as natural as breathing. Right now, I lift up those who are uncertain and afraid. I pray that Your peace will fill their hearts and minds, and they will find their safe space in You. 

I love You, Lord.

Amen.