The Cure to Worry
Releasing every care—knowing He holds the wind.
Based on Immeasurably More by Ray Stedman
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Worry is not just a modern nuisance—it’s a spiritual issue that Scripture addresses head-on. Paul doesn't offer a mild suggestion; he gives a Spirit-inspired command: “Do not be anxious about anything.” And he doesn't leave us without a path forward. He shows us what to do instead: in every situation—whether ordinary or overwhelming—we are to turn to God in prayer, ongoing petition, and thanksgiving.
This invitation isn’t reserved for emergencies. It’s a moment-by-moment leaning back into the sufficiency of the indwelling Christ. Prayer isn’t about posture—it’s about posture of heart. Petition is not nagging—it’s trusting repetition. Thanksgiving isn’t reserved for the end of the story—it’s our confidence that God is already at work in the unseen.
God may not remove every hardship, and sometimes our natural request for escape must surrender to the deeper prayer: “Not my will, but Yours be done.” But even when deliverance isn’t immediate, the supply is. Grace, wisdom, insight, love—these are ours in Christ, not someday, but now.
And when we live in this posture of trust, the unexplainable peace of God becomes the gatekeeper of our heart and mind, anchoring us in Christ Jesus. The solution to worry isn’t suppression—it’s surrender. Not to fear, but to the One who lives within.
Personalized Journal Entry – In the Voice of the Holy Spirit Through Scripture
Beloved, My life in you is the constant invitation to let go of anxious striving. You do not need to figure everything out. Cast all your cares on Me because I care for you. You are not meant to carry burdens that I have already borne. When your thoughts spiral and your heart feels heavy, remember—My peace guards your heart and your mind in Christ Jesus.
Lift every concern—small or great—to Me. I am not distant. I am not weary of hearing from you. I dwell within you, ready to receive each whisper of trust. When you pray, you are not informing Me of what I do not know—you are surrendering what you were never meant to control.
Come to Me with thanksgiving, not because you see the outcome, but because you trust the One who holds it. I give generously. I supply wisdom without reproach. I pour out My grace in every moment of need. So, do not be anxious about tomorrow. I am your sufficiency today. The more you draw near in faith, the more you will experience My rest. I am not far—I am within.
Abide in Me. Let My words dwell in you richly. As you remain in My love, the peace that surpasses understanding will guard you like a sentinel, steady and sure, no matter the chaos outside. I am your peace. You are safe in Me.
—Philippians 4:6–7, 1 Peter 5:7, James 1:5, John 15:4, Colossians 3:16
My Prayer of Trust
Father, I rest today in the unshakable peace You’ve already provided in Christ. You are not waiting for eloquent prayers or emotional strength—You’ve simply asked me to turn to You with confidence in every situation. Thank You that nothing is too small or too tangled for Your care.
I trust that what I need—grace, insight, patience, love—is already mine in Jesus. I yield to Your will and release my grip on outcomes. Let Your peace reign in my thoughts and emotions today, as I walk with You, moment by moment, from a place of complete union. I rejoice that You are enough—and that I lack nothing in You.