This story highlights the struggle between thinking and worrying. Philippians 4:6, “Do not be anxious about anything,” calls us to trust God, but it’s often hard to differentiate between healthy thinking and harmful worry.
The steps from Soul Prescription offer practical ways to handle worry:
- Adopt a correct view of God: Understand God’s love and sovereignty, which helps us trust Him with our anxieties.
- Change false beliefs: Identify and challenge fears that lead to unnecessary worry.
- Pray about specific worries: Take your concerns to God in prayer to release control.
- Flee temptation to worry: Reflect on past times God helped you and focus on His promises.
Worry can steal moments of joy and connection, as shown when the storyteller almost let worry affect their relationship with John. The quote from Corrie ten Boom, “Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow, it empties today of its strength,” reminds us that worry consumes energy that could be better used for trust and peace. By choosing to trust God, we experience peace and deeper connections.
