When I was young, a pastor taught us to keep written prayer journals. Actually writing your prayers is more powerful than silent prayer. However, for every one thing you ask for, you also have to give thanks for something. It's also a good idea to review the prayers every now and then and take note of how many prayers were answered. Often, God answers prayers and we don't notice. Its important to recognize and appreciate that God really is working.

I have done a prayer journal all of my adult life and it helps a ton. Once you write the things you are anxious about down on paper, you can close the journal and stop thinking about it. If you need to revisit that topic, its already written down, so there is no need to fixate on it in your head. Instead, you can choose to fixate on all the things that you are thankful for. Seeing the world from a more balanced perspective does wonders for reducing anxiety.

I am secure in who I am as a child of Christ. My life has not been easy, but I trust Him that He will equip me to persevere through the hard times, and that the effort will yield fruit. Instead of fearing trials, I take a deep breath and remind myself to be thankful for the blessings that I will get to yield from this trial. :)

When I was young, a pastor taught us to keep written prayer journals. Actually writing your prayers is more powerful than speaking them. However, for every one thing you ask for, you also have to give thanks for something. It's also a good idea to review the prayers every now and then and take note of how many prayers were answered. Often, God answers prayers and we don't notice. Its important to recognize and appreciate that God really is working.

I have done a prayer journal all of my adult life and it helps a ton. Once you write the things you are anxious about down on paper, you can close the journal and stop thinking about it. If you need to revisit that topic, its already written down, so there is no need to fixate on it in your head. Instead, you can choose to fixate on all the things that you are thankful for. Seeing the world from a more balanced perspective does wonders for reducing anxiety.

I am secure in who I am as a child of Christ. My life has not been easy, but I trust Him that He will equip me to persevere through the hard times, and that the effort will yield fruit. Instead of fearing trials, I take a deep breath and remind myself to be thankful for the blessings that I will get to yield from this trial. :)