Last Updated on August 13, 2023 by Pastor Ikechukwu Chinedum
Today we will be dealing with how to stop worrying about things you can’t control. Whether you are a believer or unbeliever, humans generally worry a lot about many things. And this can lead to stress, anxiety and depression. There are certain things that are beyond our direct control. But the possessive and domineering nature of man will not accept that certain things can’t be controlled. Truly, God has given us charge and dominion over everything on earth. However, he left many things beyond our control. For instance, no man can control the dawn and setting of each day.
As humans, especially as believers, we must learn to stop worrying about the things we can’t control. Remember the story of the disciples while they were traveling on the sea with Jesus. Suddenly, the storm began to rage and it was as if they were about to perish. Jesus was quietly sleeping in one corner of the boat while his disciples were all over the place trying to salvage the situation but all to no avail. Until one of the disciples saw Christ where he was sleeping peacefully as though nothing was happening. They called unto Christ and he calmed the storm.
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The storm in this context is life challenges, tribulations and problems many of which we can’t control. And until we stop trying to be in charge and allow Christ to take control, we will only lead ourselves to depression, stress and anxiety. So many believers have died from circumstances that can be prevented. All because they are trying to control things that are beyond their control. In this article, we will highlight ways we can stop worrying about things we can’t control.
5 Way To Stop Worrying About Things You Can’t Control
Here are the five ways that can help you to stop worrying about things beyond your reach
Know Your God
The first thing that will help you is knowing your God. This you can achieve through personal relationship with God. The more you spend time with God, the more He reveals Himself to you. And this will help you know Him better.
Let’s go back to the story of the disciples. The savior was in the boat with them, yet they toiled while trying to salvage the boat from capsizing. Sometimes the storm of life can blind your eyes and rid your mind of the existence of God. It might make it look as though your problem is bigger than God. But knowing your God also means knowing how powerful He is. The scripture said in the book of John 16:33 I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.”
So the first step that can help you stop worrying about things you can’t control is knowing God.
Surrender All To Him
The second way you can stop worrying about the things you can’t control is by surrendering all to God. Having known your God, you will know how powerful and passionate He is about saving you. Knowing God also means knowing that the battle is not yours but of the Lord. How then shall you continue to fight a battle that is not yours? How then shall you continue to labor over the problem God has solved even before it started.
You must learn to surrender all to Him. Ask for his counsel and guidance. The scripture said in the book of Romans 8:31 What shall we say about such wonderful things as these? If God is for us, who can ever be against us? If God is for you, who can be against you? Surrendering all to God means acknowledging the supremacy of God over your problem. Recognizing that though you do not have power but you have a God who is powerful to help you. This brings relief to your mind and it calms the soul.
Do Not Entertain Evil Thoughts
The enemy will invade your mind with different evil thoughts of how bad things can go wrong if you don’t act. The enemy will show you pictures and videos of how big and dangerous your problem is. If you entertain these thoughts in your mind, you are only a step away from depression. This is because you will never see God as being powerful to help you out of that predicament. You will see your trouble as though it is bigger than God and this will slowly drive you crazy.
What to do when the enemy invades your mind with dangerous thoughts, tell yourself this, I serve a living God. I serve a loving God who can’t stand the sight of me being in pain or trouble. I serve a powerful God who is able to do exceedingly above all things that we ask or think, according to the power working in us.
Prayer Points To Help You Stop Worrying About Things You Can’t Control
- Father Lord, I acknowledge your supremacy over every trouble in my life. I know with you all things are possible. I ask that by your mercy you take away my worry. I ask that by your mercy, you go to the source of my trouble and remove it today in the name of Jesus Christ.
- Lord, I surrender all to you. I ask that you take the wheel of my life and steer this ship to a safe shore. I surrender everything that concerns me to your power. Henceforth, I pray that you guide my mind and redefine my thoughts into accepting that you are powerful beyond my problems.
- Father, your word said peace be still. I pray that you calm every problem in my life. The storm of my life that is troubling my mind giving me sleepless nights, I pray they you calm this storm in the name of Jesus Christ.
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