Our pastor spoke on "Don't Worry Be Happy" today. I must be the "Queen of Worry." He gave some stats that were very interesting.
An average person's anxiety is focused on;
40% -- things that will never happen
30% -- things about the past that can not be changed
12% -- things about criticism by others, mostly untrue
10% -- about health, which gets worse with stress
8% -- about real problems that will be faced.
The most interesting fact is "worry" doesn't change anything! Worry just hurts us and makes us more stressed. I guess it is better "To let go, and let God" anyway you look at it.
9 comments:
alot easier said the done my friend..
(((hugs)))
let go and let God... if only it were that easy! ((((sage hugs)))
Im really glad I went blogging and came accross this entry Wanda. I woke up in a panic with all the things going on in my life. Its a mixture of it all, things that wont happen, critcism, things I cant change, things that will happen. Just a panic!!!!! Sometimes I forget that God will not give me more than I can handle. So, thank you for that reminder.
WB & Surviror:
Being the Queen of worry we will see how well I do. lol
Jade:
I hope you get some relief from the stress. This is new for me too. ((Hugs))
there was a key to the not worrying ...seek ye first, the kingdom of God ...
love the kitty cat!
love ya my friend!
*hugs*
how interesting- I wonder where he got his statistics. I do find alot of people worry unnessecarily
I've heard something similar to that before. Worry is definitely NOT about living in the moment, usually. I try to shake off worry whenever I can. My little guy is a great worrier (is that a word?). I still sing to him sometimes, "Don't worry, be happy." Or I use, "Don't worry about a thing, 'cause every little thing is gonna be alright." (I think that's a Bob Marley song.)
You and me both--but that kitten sure is cute!
wise pastor, but the human condition lends itself to worrying, for all the good it does us!!
peace and blessings
keepers nad john
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