It seems that right now, so many friends are going through a difficult season of fearful circumstances and uncertainty. There’s plenty of fear and anxiety to go around. Worry has been described as “faith in a dreaded outcome”. The power of worry – the fuel that keeps it going – is a familiar conversation we have with ourselves when we feel threatened, insecure, or fearful.
One of the ways to address worry is to expose these inner conversations – begin to verbalize them to God…
“I pour out my complaint before Him; I declare before Him my trouble.” (Psalms 142:2)

This is not whining. It’s not self-pity or assuming a victim stance. This is having an honest conversation with God about what you are feeling, no matter how negative those feelings are. Many of us have been erroneously taught, “Don’t confess that!” Please give yourself permission to pour out your fears, insecurities, and longings to your Heavenly Father. You’re not going to lose your blessing because of honesty! The God of Heaven just might be able to handle it!

In pouring out our complaint to God, we dethrone the god of self, and position ourselves to access God’s comfort and strength in those things that worry us.

“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:6-7)

Paul seems to say, “Just stop being anxious!” But really, he’s asking us to use the power of choice to actually choose a different response to our fear. Once you have this honest conversation, be willing to choose to adjust that inner self-talk so that it aligns with God’s Word. Pray out loud the scriptures like the ones listed here. God is our Provider and will give you His peace in every circumstance! ~ Kirk Henderson