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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The season of life I’m in is real busy and too many times I give in to the temptation of worry & anxiety. Like you siad its such a lie that we think we have a right to these emotions, because if we dont worry who will? ? I want to nip that attitude in the bud and give it all to Him. Such a beautiful promise and invitation He gives….”Come to me all who are weary and heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” Thank you Jesus!
I am a terrible worrier. We have three children, one an 18 year old son that just graduated. He is my biggest “worry” concern right now but you do look down the road and wonder/worry about the kids’ futures. Guess that’s where we just need to cover them in prayer and know Who holds their future.
I am in the final stages of VBS planning and definitely needed to hear this word of stop worrying (as in most areas of my life, worry creeps in often!). I’m trusting God to bring all things together, and after a crazy month of family life and VBS prep, I could use that stress relief give-away! 😉 Thanks for your encouragement this morning, Renee! I am reading your book this spring/summer. And although I haven’t been able to devote the time I wanted to the online study, I am keeping up with the chapters, and I hope to reread the book along with a friend soon!
Thanks for your thoughts today. We left our church a few weeks ago and as I listened to your message I realized that I was worried that we will not be able to find a new church that we liked. I have been hesitant to even start looking. Now that I know why I wasn’t ready, I can commit my worries to God and begin searching.
Thanks for the reminder of giving it (worry, anxiety, burdens)to Jesus (at the cross). I’m going to use your tips in my daily routine. I need to share this with my friends too! 🙂
God bless you & thank you!
I think the devil likes it when we worry–and puts more worry on our minds–because it takes away some of the joy of living. When my kids were little I could become almost immobilized by worry. It’s been an almost continual prayer of mine that God would take away my worry and He has answered my prayers! It’s hard for me to believe that I’m not completely freaked out right now about money, as we’re having some bad financial issues. Of course I’m concerned but thank God I’m not immobilized by it.
Thank you, as always, Renee, for your wise words!
Thank you so very much for sharing your heart. God is so good to speak to me through much of the same struggles as you have walked through your devotions. Psalm 91 was my grandmother’s favorite daily reading and she encouraged me to do the same. I have gotten away from it. Thank you for your reminder and encouragement. Lord bless you!
This is exactly how I have been feeling lately, and I know that worry has been winning in my life. These words are healing, and the verses just what I needed to be reminded of this morning. Thanks for sharing them :).
My husband works in a different state. It’s wearing on me and I just had a good cry session with him right before reading your devotion. God is certainly speaking through you today! Thank you!
My husband works away as well. It’s been two years and I see no end with the economy as it is. No children left at home either. Anxiety and fear overwhelm me and wear me out. Then I worry about my health when intellectually I know the problem is anxiety and not trusting God. I guess our situation is becoming more common. Lets pray for eachother to give all to God!!
Thank you for your word today. After a long night of no sleep, worry was winning! I am so glad I started my work day with P31. Now for more coffee.
These wise words were just what I needed to remember 5 days before we move to a retirement community after 27 years in our community. I will need to commute a very long distance, until a new position opens up locally, while my husband is done. My emotions are on overload. Thank you for reminding me who I need to stay connected to on a daily basis…and PRAY!!!
The P31 devotionals have really spoken to me yesterday and today. It’s been a tough week as I realize I’m not happy at work, I’m struggling with one of my kids, and I’m not happy with my church (that I love dearly). I’m not sure worry is my issue but I totally relate to the sense of dread and not wanting to return to the real world- or of wanting to escape from it. I’m really intrigued by the idea of making a list of what’s on my plate and praying over it…
Bless you! Church problems hit us hard, don’t they? Lord Jesus, Would you be with Liz today? Give her peace in the midst of her tough week and an escape through spending time in prayer with you.
Dear Renee,
Thanks for your message today. I really need to understand what is really important to me to focus on. And follow the steps you suggested to stop worrying, start praying and think more about God. I look for His peace every morning to struggle thru the day. I don’t want to come home tired and overwhelmed with all my tasks and worries, I want to come happy because I will see my children, so they feel my love!
Thanks for the insight, boy can I relate to the worry and too much going on, but I excited to dwell and cast it upon my Father who can help me handle and stripmy mind from te worry…Thanks for your ministry and faithfulness to God’s women!!!
In scrolling through this page to get to the bottom to write you a thank you note, I realized that a lot of other women had the same types of stressors that I do. I’ve never been one to readily share my problems with others, but I have many friends that do. It just makes me realize that women, especially, have a hard time with worrying. The instant I am reminded of God, I feel relief from my worries. Your daily emails help remind me of the Lord’s constant presence, His unending love, and His immeasurable compassion for all of His children. I am reminded that He has a plan for all of us and that all we need to do is trust in Him. Thank you, Renee. You have no idea of the impact that your messages have on us. I am grateful for you and your obedience to the Lord.
Renee,
I work with a start this morning, worrying about my upcoming day. My daughter is getting married on Saturday, and I admit that this past week I have been consumed with worry–will everything go as planned (probably not)? Will I get everything done? What am I forgetting? Etc. My sweet daughter is grown up, and my husband is sad and emotional, which makes me emotional. I truly felt so drained yesterday, that I couldn’t do what I needed to. I am going to commit to stop worrying today, start praying more, and to be thankful for all that God has done in all our lives. I want to bring peace to others this week, not to be a source of stress.
One of my favorite verses in all of scripture is Philippians 4:6-7. I am currently feeling overwhelmed by some family issues and every time I think I’ve given it all to God, something creeps back in telling me to worry about it all over again. Your message is a great reminder of the simple steps I can take to keep on track with God and His plan for me and my family. I typed the 3 steps into my notes on my iPhone so I can remind myself what I need to do when that worry starts to rear it’s ugly head. Thank you so much for your devotion today Renee. You are such a sweet blessing to so many.
This devotional is aimed directly at me. A direct message from God. I am in the process of changing jobs (hopefully because I listened to God’s directions) and the stress is becoming unmanageable. God will handle all the details, big and small, if I only let him. I need to remember to rest in Him and His word instead of rely on myself. Nothing is too big for God!!
Renee,
Worry has become such a major part of my life for the past 10 to 12 years, it dominates my waking thoughts. I have recently been praying “be anxious for nothing……” Trying to push the anxious thoughts out along with the anger and resentment, but when you have been practicing worry for so long, positive thinking doesnt come easily. I will continue to push thru the anxious thoughts and pray prayers of Thanksgiving. Thank you.
Thanks Renee! This was one that was really needed. This morning I didn’t feel like I could put pne foot in front of the other and this lifted me up!
sorry! one