Worrying Too Much, How To Break Worry Habits & Anxiety

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Worry is a continuous pattern of ineffective thought. Worrying is unresolved thought that leaves you unproductive. Your worry prevents you from acting, because when you are worrying, you miss the opportunities that you would see if you were not so focused on your fear. If you ever watched a dog chasing it’s tail, then you can understand how worrying is an endless cycle. Worrying will not bring you a single token of resolve, it’s fruitless, worrying takes you out.

Stop looking at your circumstances as if they are going to overcome you. It's not what is happening to you, change your mindset and look beyond your worry, it's what is happening for you! Get an awareness for the things that are going on beyond your circumstances and your worry. Stop allowing your fearful thoughts to keep your focus centered on the negative aspects, let go of your doubt. Doubt your doubts, doubt your fears, and make a decision to believe in a manifestation of Gods power in your life. Start looking for God in the midst of your life, start looking for God in the midst of your circumstances, start looking for what God is doing. The very thing that is blocking your breakthrough is your fear, let go and let God arise! I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you and watch over you. (Psalm 32:8).

Change your frequency, stop thinking the worst, and stop fearing the worst. The worry battle is in your mind, stop allowing the fear to rule your mindset and start trusting in what God says. For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. (Jeremiah 29:11). God has a plan at work and you need to let go of your worry, so you can obtain the blessing that He has for you. He is going to bring you through, you only need to put your trust in Him. Look for God in the midst of your ordeal, seek Him out in all you are doing, pray to God and ask for direction. Drop your inefficient thought patterns and seek the peace of God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:7).

Believe in a manifestation of the divine supernatural presence of God. Get an understanding, in the depths of your soul, that God is leading you into something for your good and His glory. In his heart a man plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps. (Proverbs 16:9). God has lit the path ahead of you, He has you covered from behind and before, His everlasting arms are underneath you. You only need to follow Him to arrive at your blessing, faith it until you make it! Trust in the LORD with all your heart And do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He will make your paths straight. (Proverbs 3:5-6).

Ask yourself this question, What am I believing for? Are you believing for calamity? What good can that possibly bring about for you? If we argue for our limitations we get to keep them, why be limited by unfavorable thoughts? Think back in your past and see how you have come thus far. "Remember the former things long past, For I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is no one like Me, Declaring the end from the beginning, And from ancient times things which have not been done, Saying, 'My purpose will be established, And I will accomplish all My good pleasure'; Calling a bird of prey from the east, The man of My purpose from a far country. Truly I have spoken; truly I will bring it to pass. I have planned it, surely I will do it. (Isaiah 46:9-11). God said it; that's it, He will do it! You can depend on Him, stop allowing your doubts and fears to rule over you. Start allowing your soul to rest knowing that God is in control, that He will not leave you or forsake you. The thing that is happening is going to turn out far better than you previously thought, it's so good it's got to be God!

To overcome your anxiety, your doubts, your fears, and your worry you need to rest in Gods reassurance. When you come to this place of trust, you will start looking with expectations of increase. Your own self awareness will dissolve when you start looking to be in alignment with the purpose that God has called you for. Become more outwardly aware of the God incidences that are occurring in your life, get a wider focus, pay better attention to your surroundings, look for the messages that God is supplying you. Seek out God, ask for His wisdom, spend time in His word, especially the book of Psalms in seasons of difficulty. The steadfast of mind You will keep in perfect peace, Because he trusts in You. (Isaiah 26:3).

Do not seek out worldly opinions, you will only obtain worldly answers. The bible says not to be conformed by the ways of this world, (that includes the thinking mannerisms), but to be transformed by the renewing of your mind. That renewal comes from the word of God, faith comes by hearing, how are you going to be at peace if you do not listen? Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be fearful. (John 14:27).

18 Responses to “Worrying Too Much, How To Break Worry Habits & Anxiety”

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    Frank Stockton Says:
    July 21st, 2009 at 5:46 am

    We need to listen and do !!!

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    leigh Says:
    July 21st, 2009 at 6:28 am

    True words, Thank you for reminding me to think positive.

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    gloria Says:
    July 21st, 2009 at 8:45 am

    We just got a new boss and he has come in ruling like a tyrant. He has made drastic changes that has gotten the workplace in an uproar. He is very difficult to approach because he thinks his way is always right.
    I am very stress out.
    His name is Tony.
    Please pray for all concerns.
    God bless, Gloria
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    Jesus; I ask it in Your name that peace fills the heart of every person in this work place. I ask that You fill all people in a postition of authority with the right decisions and lifestyles, and flood them with tender kind, softened hearts, blessing,giving hearts; and flood them with the needs of all employee’s and how You want them met. Jesus I claim Isaiah 54:17 for this Gloria. Amen.

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    Est Says:
    July 21st, 2009 at 10:17 am

    Encouraging words for the days that we are in with so much societal and family issues that has to be dealth with

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    Debbie Says:
    July 21st, 2009 at 9:45 pm

    Very encouraging article and quite timely too.

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    Carla Says:
    July 24th, 2009 at 5:44 am

    Very encouraging words.We are in very trying financial times. Our company is not doing well at all and have all the bills piling up. We have a director who is aware of the situation,but not pulling his weight enough to make a change. He seems timid and insecure to try harder, so that the rest of us are over-burdened. We are trying to make up for his shortfall, but it is wearing us out. Please pray that this director will start contributing to the effort at marketing and managing and morale boosting. Please pray for a united effort.Please pray for us all to let go and let God take control of our concerns, aspirations. In Jesus’ sweet and gracious name.
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    Jesus; I ask it in Your name that, this director will do their job and help to contribute, and support the employees. Jesus I ask that You fill him with the employees needs and how You want them met. I ask for peace on each employee at this business. Amen.

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    Natalie Says:
    August 11th, 2009 at 9:30 am

    Oh I am really blessed to have read this. I HAD a health condition that I worried so much about, even though I believed that God will heal me, but I kept on worrying. I have prayed and fasted and left it to God, even though I have one more test to be done I KNOW THAT THE LORD HAS HEALED ME. All teh other tests came back negative for cancer after my surgery and I believe that God has plans to prosper me and not to harm me. Even though I was sitting here worried about the tests I have to do tomorrow, I am leaving it in God’s hands and I know it will be well because he has healed me and his word doesn’t return void.
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    Jesus; I ask it in Your name, as Natalie asks, I ask that it is done and come to pass. Giver her peace, Lord. Amen.

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    liz Says:
    August 16th, 2009 at 4:16 pm

    my grandmother and grandfather both passed recently. we miss them a lot. they were great. my boyfriend also just bought a business. i hope that we will all have a peaceful and stable future so that we can help those around us. i know God is there, but i still worry. God Bless and thanks to Him for all the good people and gifts i have had in my life.
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    Jesus; I ask it in Your name that this family is filled with the comforter, give them peace Lord and bless and keep them. Fill them with what Your will is for them and future plans. I ask it in Jesus’ name. Amen.

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    vic Says:
    September 9th, 2009 at 5:05 pm

    So i have very bad anxiety issues. i work for my distant cousin and they are general manager of the place where i work. i had not seen her for many years and then i saw her and she told me to stop by and i could get a job. i filled out the application and did the whole interview process with multiple mangers. another girl was hired at the same time as me for the same position.
    somehow the people i work with found out that the gm is my related to me (barely). everyone has been very cool with it and hasnt cared. but one girl i work with is very persistent in always asking me about it and stuff and i always tell her the same true story, but it creates a lot of stress for me because i feel like she is trying to get me or my cousin in trouble for something and it is very stressful for me. there is nothing i can relly get in trouble for but i keep feeling she will make something up to do so. my cousin isnt even my head manager that i talk to about my work problems and schedule, i barely see my cousins. so its very annoying and creates severe anxiety for me. so i’m asking for prayer that she will stop harassing me with these questions so that i can be at peace at work and deal with the task t hand, because the stress is not good for my health and it really wares me out. she is very mean about her questions and then trash talks me behiund my back so its really hard for me. i love my job, but if this keeps going on i feel like i will have to quit because it is not healthy for me and i have only been there for 2 months. so please pray she will leave it alone and stop harassing me, or that we may even be scheduled to work at different times so the issue wont come up in any way.

    thank you for the prayers!
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    If your cousin is not over you she is not your boss. That is why she is not over you. Many relations work in same places, some husband and wives, usually they are in a different dept. in same business, and or on different shifts. In most businessess this is the way it is done, and it is usually in the policy and procedure manual. You applied for the job just like anyone else.
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    Jesus; I ask it in Your name, that this work situation is healed. Lord Your word says any plan or weapon formed against us will fail it will not prevail, and I claim Isaiah 54:17 for her. Jesus I ask that each co worker is filled with peace, and that Vic is filled with peace and give her peace. Fill her with calmness and focus. Bless her and keep her, in Jesus’ name. Amen.

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    carole Says:
    October 9th, 2009 at 7:29 am

    AWESOME—WHAT STRENGTH!

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    Ofori-Korang Charles Says:
    November 21st, 2009 at 4:02 am

    Dear Pastor,
    I am Ofori,a citizen of Ghana but i am now in Spain.Pastor, the stress that i am passing through and the dreams which i dreamed from Africa to europe here indicate that there is much boundage in my life than freedom.Pastor,there is much to say but i can not disclose it here,so all what i am requesting is to pray for me to break any boundage or any captivity in my life and ask God to bring back all what i have lost in my life.I also ask God’s guardance and his protection,so that i will not turn to any other gods.I ask this prayer in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.Amen.
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    Jesus; in Your name I ask it that You remove all bondage and hindrance effecting this man. I ask that everything that satan has taken is restored 7 fold. I ask that all his needs, obligations, bills, debts are met and supplied, bless and keep him. Amen.

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    lani Says:
    December 2nd, 2009 at 2:10 pm

    pls. give me peace of mind and let God’s grace grant me the balance i badly needed in life. I worry to much about work, my fincial problems, concieving a child, the grief of lossing my father and child, my family in the phil. specially my suicidal sister and grieving mother, adjusting to the new life overseas, my husband who does not believe in God and the many depressing things i got to see everyday. I just want to be just like before when i feel like so helpless and i got to lift everything up to God and let go of the worries that is making me paranoid go away. I wish that God will continue to give me the strenght i needed to face my daily ordeals in life. i ask God contineous guidance so that my faith will continue to grow and let me get closer to Him.
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    Jesus; I ask it in Your name that Lani is strengthened; mentally and physically and spiritually. Bless and keep her and supply all her needs. Lord give her peace. I ask that You help her to walk in her life daily and flood her with the comforter and mend her heart. Protect her Lord and fill her with God’s will for her and future plans. I ask it in Jesus’ name. Amen.

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    liz Says:
    December 14th, 2009 at 9:53 pm

    I am so grateful for your website. Your words and prayers have been so helpful with the passing of our grandmother. Thank you.
    Last week, I ended a 13-year relationship w/a man I had been involved with. Due to his growing disinterest and unwillingness, it became time for me to walk away. I am sad, because I care very much for this person, but I must move on. We had a lot of good times together and my grandmother knew him. Still, I felt alone much of the time and went to mass by myself for years while seeing this person. At any rate, it’s time and I’m anxious, sad, relieved and uncertain. I hope I can get stronger as each day passesand give whatever gifts God has given me to help others. I will miss this person, but I must do this for my own sanity and well being.
    Thanks once again for listening. I know God watches over me and all of us.
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    Jesus; I ask it in Your name that, Liz is filled with the comforter and mend her broken heart, open a door for her Lord, she is a willing servant. I ask Lord, that You fill her with Your will for her and future plans, in Jesus’ name. Amen.

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    LM Says:
    December 30th, 2009 at 7:31 pm

    I want to comment on ‘Gloria’s’ prayer, above on this page. If it is possible I believe you are a co-worker of mine and we both work(d) for the same tyrant that has yelled and made females cry. He has been accused of being a ‘Bully’ by employees, and Union members. If this is the same ‘Tony’ you see what he has done to me and my life, after 15 yrs. at that job. Whether this is the same ‘Gloria’ or not, May God Bless you, and hear your prayer! Amen in the name of Jesus

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    Zeneta ward Says:
    January 16th, 2010 at 10:00 am

    I really needed that word. I know God can do all things but fell but somes I still find myself worrying. I have an annual well woman exam Monday and for some reason I have been a little fearful. But I know that that God has not given me a spirit of fear. I will keep drilling this in my head and trust God for normal test results.
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    Jesus; I ask it in Your name that this woman is healed and restored and remains in good health. I ask that You give her peace, I also ask that all tests come out well, in Jesus’ name. Amen.

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    craig Says:
    January 20th, 2010 at 3:32 pm

    thank you i worry all the time and i dont no what for allways about having health problems when really im fine a just worry all the time and i dont know why so thank you GOD im not a christian but i believe in GOD now i never used to but i now believe in him

    i pray the LORD GOD AMEN
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    Jesus; I ask it in Your name give Craig peace, and let each day be with ease and stress free, fill him with calmness and I pray that he casts all of his care on You Lord, lead him and guide him. I ask for healing and restoration for his body, in Jesus’ name. Amen.

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    Lad Says:
    January 24th, 2010 at 8:13 pm

    Dear,
    I had a hysterectomy two months ago. Everything was fine till now I am not felling well and I am afraid I might have made a wrong decision doing the operation.
    I am full of guilt and worry. cant sleep cant do any thing though I prayed before the operation.
    I need God peace assurance Love and Longlife.
    Please help me I am easily disturbed. I am not enjoying my marriage and my children; I believe in Jesus help me. I want to be happy no matter what and I know only the Almighty God can help me.
    Thanks
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    Jesus; I ask it in Your name, touch Lad’s body, and bring all body chemistries up to a normal level. Give her peace Lord and that she did the right thing for her health, that she is the same person she was.Flood her with love, and encouragement by everyone around her. Fill her with joy Lord and lead her to scriptures to encourage her, I ask it in Jesus’ name. Amen.

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    Darcy Says:
    June 17th, 2010 at 7:36 pm

    God definatly led me to this page. I am stuggling with anxiety and panic attacks, and this spoke straight to me. God is amazing, isn't he?

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