Lie: Obsessively worrying about what’s to come is normal. Truth: Worry doesn’t achieve anything. At its core, worry is an attempt at control; we want to control our circumstances rather than trusting God. There is a reason the Bible says not to worry time and time again. It does us no good. It creates anxiety, but it doesn’t actually change any circumstances or produce any results. Worry can cloud your vision and make you miserable. “Don’t worry” is one of those things that is easier said than done, but trying to fight it when it creeps up is such an important thing to do! Here are a few things you can do when worry starts creeping in: • Read, memorize, and recite these verses: Philippians 4:6-7, Proverbs 3:5-6, John 14:27, and Psalms 55:22. • Talk to someone you trust. • Go for a run (or another physical activity you enjoy doing) to work your stress out. • Volunteer or serve somewhere. Making yourself useful during a time of uncertainty can help you feel a sense of purpose in the midst of it all.
Lie: I need to always have a plan for the future and think one step ahead. Truth: There’s no time like the present. Sometimes, we spend so much time thinking about what’s next that we completely lose sight of the present moment. Life is what’s happening right now. Tomorrow isn’t even guaranteed. Don’t focus so much on thinking ahead or chasing a dream that you lose opportunities to engage in life NOW. We want to encourage you to remember that the season you’re in right now is unique – with its own lessons, memories, sweet moments, relationships, struggles, and perks. Embrace it. Live it to its fullest. It won’t last forever. Lie: I have to have it all figured out before I can start moving forward. Truth: You only need to know your first step. We often feel like we have to see the whole picture or know the end result to take the first step. But often, God only reveals to us the next step we’re supposed to take, without always showing us where it leads. He wants us to trust Him in each and every step of the way, while also trusting He has the big picture in His hands. While this can be scary, it can also be freeing. Instead of asking the huge questions or trying to figure out the rest of your life – which can often lead to being paralyzed by fear or uncertainty – start asking yourself what you ARE certain about, right now, in this moment, and act on what you do know.
The rest often unfolds once we take that first step of faith.
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