“When my anxieties multiply, your comforting calms me down.” -Psalm 94:19 [CEB]

A Time to Think…
“Faith and worry cannot coexist. One drives out the other. They’re bad roommates. When faith comes in, worry says, “I’m out of here.” When worry comes in, faith says, “I can’t live here.” -Pastor Greg Laurie

A Time to Act…
Here we go again, Lord, another Christmas is upon us and I am already filled with anxiety and worry about finances, family disruptions, getting decorations up and so much more. I am already exhausted thinking about it all. Help me to breathe slowly, in and out so that in each breath I hear your plans for me and your tender words to give me joy this season instead of my anxiety of “what-if.”

A Time to Pray…
The God of our universe sent his only Son to give us anything but worry, yet here I am God, praying for just that gift. Give me the strength to overcome my anxieties and the courage to face what robs my joy in this season of Christmas. AMEN.