I have a P31 devotion today and want to say hello and “welcome” if you found your way here through it! I’m so glad you stopped by!
I wish we could sit in a coffee shop and chat today.
I’d love to talk with you about things that are weighing you down or worries that are making you weary. They always seem to lighten when shared with a friend.
I’d tell you about the year I let my problems pile up and how all that pressure almost took me down. It’s all in chapter 9 of my book including the story about how I accidentally took my dogs medicine one morning.
In my devotion, I shared how God has been changing me and rearranging me. I also promised to share three steps to overcome worry and a practical way to physically give God your concerns! Since we can’t chat in a coffee shop today, I decided to share my heart in a short video post.
Message Notes: You can download my “Video Message Notes” in a PDF here or in a Word doc here. They include the points of my message, verses and blanks to fill in. {If you’d like to watch more FREE Confident Heart videos based on my book, click here.}
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EXACTLY what I needed today. I find when worry starts, each little successive thing creates a snowball of anxiety. Because of stress this past week, I’ve created tension with my husband now he’s leaving on a business trip today! Of course, now I feel guilty, which I then add to my worries… Thank you for this timely reminder. I need to give each worry to God.
WOW! I needed that!! We are in a new phase of life right now with big decisions to make and some little ones too! I’ve had a knot in my stomach the last few days!! God sure knows what we need and He knew I needed this devotional TODAY!! Thank you for sharing Gods’ heart!
I always enjoy your video chats…just starting your book today…you are just one more person God is using to remind me that He has it all in control and He loves me…wow…wish I could put this message into my daughter’s heart myself…now…she is bothered by IBS and panic attacks…she has one of those brains that is always thinking…but i will have to wait for God’s timing and not worry in the meantime 🙂
This morning as I am preparing for another doctors appointment in preparation for my surgery next week -worry began to creep into my mind. As I was talking to the hospital regarding records, I began to feel undone. Your devotion was such an excellent reminder of our Sovereign God. How He has it all in His hands. How He loves us so and wants us to cast all of our concerns on Him. Thank you! I love the peace that He provides. Thank you for the reminder to turn to Him in all things!
Renee, thank you so much for sharing. I feel as though I just received some much needed admonition from a dear friend. This has been such a hard year. A quick background for the year: I had a baby 5 months ago, had my gallbladder removed w/ complications, another follow-up surgery, and lastly the death of my dearest friend a month ago. In the midst of all that our income was significantly decreased and we are now in danger of losing our house. I’ve justified my thoughts by thinking I had plenty going on and anyone would worry if they were in my position. But I know that’s not biblical. Its been affecting my relationship with God, my husband, and my children. I keep talking to my husband about feeling like I’m wearing too many hats at home in addition to ministry and job-related responsibilities. But at the same time I haven’t felt like removing any of those was the answer, but was coming up empty as to why I felt so overwhelmed all the time if I was doing what God wanted me to do. Thank you so much for your devo today and the video w/ the 3 steps. I needed that reminder soo much. I love the idea of the index cards as I haven’t been sleeping much due to my worries. Worry is such a heavy, unneccessary burden that i get so entangled in before I realize what’s happened . I know it won’t happen overnight, but I truly hope day by day, even moment by moment I can keep my worries laid at Jesus feet and be resting in His precious promises. Thank you, again.
This was exactly what I needed to hear today…I am walking ball of stress and anxiety and after reading this…I need to give it ALL to God and I need to stop worrying about things I can’t control. I need to remember God has the wheel and He knows what He is doing. I thank you for your words as I know God was talking to me thru you! 🙂
I have always been a worrier and full of anxiety. I have found myself struggling with “the how” of casting my anxieties on Him. I really connected to Renee’s advice to write down my anxieties and then give them to God..physically by placing them somewhere on an index card, which will remind me to prayerfully give them to Him as well. My sister is struggling with cancer and it overwhelms my thoughts each day. This disease as well as the state of her soul create a great deal of anxiety. I continue to pray, but look forward to using this advice today! Thanks Renee for sharing.
Thanks for sharing. The devotional and video really helped to reinforce what God has been talking to me about, stop worrying so much. He has it all under control.
Thank you. I try to lead by example. However, I have two major worrier’s nearby. They have valid reasons, terminally ill child, etc. I pass on your devotions and lessons. God will take it from there. Bless you!
I am in a place right now that seems so overwhelming and I find myself worrying about everything. So thank you for sharing. I need those constant reminders that I have a Heavenly Father that wants to carry my burdens for me.
Just what I needed today. I’m writing my biggest burden on index cards today and giving them to God!
I love the idea of physically turning our worries over to God. I’m thinking about making this a family affair as I can already see my children beginning to take after their parents with worry. I’d love to help them create a lifelong habit of turning it over when they feel worried or overwhelmed.
Thank you, Renee, for reminding me that in order to stop worrying, I must relace it with prayer and thanksgiving. My church’s Ladies’ Bible Study group is finishing up your book tonight. I am sad to see this study come to an end. Your book facilitated some great discussions during our times together. Thank you for being a blessing! God bless!
Thank you, this is some I can share with so many friends.
I definitely agree with this devotion today. I will definitely start giving my cares physically on my little table. Good and practical applications. I will write down my worries and wait for God to tell me what I need to cut from my daily life adventures. Thank you
I recently went through troubles in my marriage of 14 years. In the beginning of these troubles I found my self at peace because I was using the the steps you talked in your devotional today, but somewhere down the line I unconsciencely decided to handle things myself. My life began to rock like I was on a boat that swaying and sinking fast. Needless to say thank you for today’s devotional that reminded me to Stop worrying, start praying, and Thank God for what he has already done. I have a Testimony!!!!!!!!!
Thanks for this today…. I’ve been stressing and worrying about not being able to find a job and the famous statement.. “What am I going to do” and after hearing you simplify this situation by following your three steps is a huge sigh of relief…
I know its easier said than done but it’s doable…. I will stop worrying (it doesn’t help to worry anyways..) start to pray more instead of of worrying or when I want to worry I can pray instead and of course continue to keep thanking GOD that HE is with me and providing because after all HE is….
Thanks so much…
Just what I needed in the midst of a financial storm…thank you. I will be still and lay my burdens at his feet!
thank you and i really liked what you do at the end of the day if you still worried to write them down and give them to god this week end i going to lok for a table cross
I am definitely a Martha….no doubt about it….I am a doer, not a seeker. That is much more difficult for me. I know I have a tough time being “still before the Lord.” It is not my nature. This message rang home with me and I need to take it to heart and put it into practice. Thanks for sharing!