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Give Up Worry for Good Week 4, Day 7

“Do whatever he tells you.” (John 2:5) Jesus wants to help us with our problems, but He still expects us to do what we can. The servers at the wedding in Cana followed the instructions of the Blessed Mother (above) … Continue reading

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Give Up Worry for Good Week 4, Day 6

But [Jesus] withdrew to the wilderness and prayed. (Luke 5:16) While it’s true that prayer can involve requesting what we need from God, it’s so much more. Jesus spent time in prayer because He loved His Father and wanted to … Continue reading

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Give Up Worry for Good Week 4, Day 5

Rejoice in your hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. (Romans 12:12) Rejoice? Be patient? For someone like me, who loves comfort and wants to be in control, it’s easier said than done. Fortunately, for me and anyone … Continue reading

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Give Up Worry for Good Week 4, Day 4

I have learned, in whatever state I am, to be content. (Philippians 4:11) There are definitely times when we shouldn’t be content. For example, none of us should be content to live as worriers. God doesn’t want that and neither … Continue reading

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Give Up Worry for Good Week 4, Day 3

Lift up your heads, O gates! and be lifted up, O ancient doors! that the King of glory may come in. (Psalm 24:7) Even though Jesus is infinitely powerful, He will never force you to act against your will. As … Continue reading

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Give Up Worry for Good Week 4, Day 2

“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28) If you want to give up worrying, the best thing you can do is accept Jesus’ offer and come to Him. It … Continue reading

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Give Up Worry for Good Week 4, Day 1

Jesus said to them, “Fill the jars with water.” And they filled them up to the brim. (John 2:7) This may sound a little odd, but giving up worry is a joint effort between you and God. He could fix … Continue reading

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Give Up Worry for Good Week 3, Day 7

If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give good things to those who ask him! (Matthew 7:11) All this week we’ve been … Continue reading

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Give Up Worry for Good Week 3, Day 6

So, leaving them again, he went away and prayed for the third time, saying the same words. (Matthew 26:44) Yesterday, we looked at the advice of St. Paul who instructed us to offer our concerns to God instead of worrying … Continue reading

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Give Up Worry for Good Week 3, Day 5

Have no anxiety about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, will keep your hearts and your minds in Christ … Continue reading

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