Nobody likes carrying heavy objects for long periods of time. It causes fatigue and soreness that interferes with our plans. Being anxious is similar to carrying heavy things around for long periods of time. We become tired more quickly and cause ourselves unnecessary pain by worrying about what is going on in our lives. Proverbs 12:25 says, “An anxious heart weighs a man down, but a kind word cheers him up.” (NIV) Many times others don’t know we are anxious and feeling weighed down, so they can’t provide the kind words we need in order to cheer up. What do we do then? Open the Bible and look at the words God says about us. Be your own cheerleader by speaking the kind, encouraging words over yourself. Some examples are:
“Trust in the Lord…and enjoy safe pasture.” (Ps 37:3)
”Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart.” (Ps 37:4)
”…those who hope in the Lord will inherit the land.”(Ps 37:9)
”If the Lord delights in a man’s way, he makes his steps firm; though he stumble, he will not fall
for the Lord upholds him with his hand.” (Ps 37:23-24)
Don’t survive this week carrying the weight of your anxiety with you each day. Thrive by speaking God’s word into your mind, so you can cheer up and drop the extra weight!
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