{"id":1749,"date":"2023-07-10T05:40:00","date_gmt":"2023-07-10T09:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lorihatcher.com\/?p=1749"},"modified":"2023-07-11T20:33:33","modified_gmt":"2023-07-12T00:33:33","slug":"4-benefits-of-slaying-the-dragon-of-worry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lorihatcher.com\/?p=1749","title":{"rendered":"4 Benefits of Slaying the Dragon of Worry"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;If you asked me to name something I\u2019m really good at, you know what I\u2019d say?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Worrying.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I\u2019m really good at worrying. I mean, really,&nbsp;<em>really<\/em>&nbsp;good. I can worry while I work, cook, clean, shop, bathe, even sleep. One morning this week I woke up from a very scary dream \u2013 about something I\u2019d been worrying about.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>You have to be very, very good at something to be able to do it in your sleep.<\/strong>&nbsp;So it\u2019s official. I\u2019m very good at worrying.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sad thing is, I thought I\u2019d conquered worrying. I came to Christ many years ago in large part because of my propensity to worry. As an 18-year-old high school senior, I worried about everything. The past, the present, the future. I\u2019d worry about what hadn\u2019t happened, what could happen, and what had happened.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>My inability to control the circumstances of my life humbled me and made me realize how much I needed a great, big, powerful, loving God to control my life.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shortly after I surrendered control of my life to God (he already had it anyway, but it was important for me to acknowledge this), I learned that worrying is a sin. Philippians 4:6 says: \u201cDo not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>So if God says, \u201cDo not be anxious (i.e. worry),\u201d and I worry, I\u2019m sinning.<\/strong>&nbsp;And I really don\u2019t want to sin. It hurts me. It hurts others. And it hurts God\u2019s heart.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, little by little, I learned to surrender to God the things that frightened me. And I found him faithful.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most of the things I worried about never happened. Those that did taught me valuable lessons about God\u2019s ability to care for and provide for me.&nbsp;<strong>Every time I trusted God with something instead of worrying, several things happened.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4 Benefits of Slaying the Dragon of Worry<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>First, I didn\u2019t feel as anxious.<\/strong>&nbsp;This is huge. Did you know&nbsp;<a href=\"#\">anxiety can cause a multitude of physical ailments<\/a>&nbsp;including (but not limited to) headaches, dizziness, depression, stomach aches, nausea, diarrhea, loss of appetite, a weakened immune system, muscle tension, and insomnia?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In contrast, Philippians 4:7 promises when I pray instead of fret, \u201cthe peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Second, I felt happier.<\/strong>&nbsp;Let\u2019s be honest. It\u2019s hard to be happy when you\u2019re fretting over something like a dog gnawing a bone. Worrying people are grumpy people. Ask my husband. Or my kids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Third, I became a better witness for Christ.&nbsp;<\/strong>Truth be told, it\u2019s hard to convince someone else to trust God with their life, their soul, and their eternal destiny if I can\u2019t even trust him with that unexpected bill or sticky situation at work.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Finally, I experienced more of God\u2019s power.&nbsp;<\/strong>When I prayed about situations beyond my control instead of fretting about them, I invited God to work in and through the situation. Worry is like a car whose tires are stuck in the mud \u2013 the tires spin and spin and spin, expending a whole lot of energy and going absolutely nowhere. In contrast,&nbsp;<strong>prayer is the tow truck that hooks its mighty winch to the front bumper and pulls that hopelessly-mired car free.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Oftentimes the very act of praying, even before God answers, lifts the heavy cloud of fear and discouragement. This allows hope and joy to break through like sunshine after a cloud burst.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I know these truths. I\u2019ve experienced their power. I\u2019ve walked in the victory that comes from applying them to my life.&nbsp;<strong>So why do I still struggle?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because I am flawed and frail.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Unfortunately, we don\u2019t conquer sin once. We battle it. Every. Single. Day.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As long as we wear the robe of flesh that tethers us to our earthly existence, we\u2019ll battle the sins that so easily beset us. Worry is one of them. But be of good cheer. We have hope.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We Can Win the War against Worry<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u201cThanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ\u201d (1 Corinthians 15:57).&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Christ, we have what it takes to triumph over worry, fear, and a multitude of other sins. Every time we catch ourselves worrying and choose to pray instead, we win. And every victory makes the next victory easier.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Like a smoke detector that senses a fire, sounds the alarm, and triggers the sprinkler system, our spirit will learn to sense fear, sound the alarm, and douse the flames of worry with a deluge of prayer.&nbsp;<strong>Little by little, we can conquer worry and replace it with prayer.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instead of being known as someone who\u2019s really good at worrying, I want to be known as someone who\u2019s really good at praying. I suspect you do, too. Let\u2019s grow in this discipline together.&nbsp;<br><em><br>Father, you are so faithful. You\u2019ve answered thousands of prayers and never given me a reason to doubt your love and care. Help me trust you more every day. Teach me to recognize worry as soon as the first wriggle of fear manifests itself in my spirit. Help me to use the power you&#8217;ve given me to capture it and wrestle it to the ground in prayer. Show yourself mighty on my behalf and use me as a witness to others of your amazing love and power. In the strong name of Jesus I pray, Amen.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re a worrier, what strategies do you employ to help slay the dragon of worry? What benefits have you noticed when you experience victory? Leave a comment below and join the conversation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/lorihatcher.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/RYP-Hope-When-You-Feel-Hopeless-1024x536.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1436\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lorihatcher.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/RYP-Hope-When-You-Feel-Hopeless-1024x536.png 1024w, https:\/\/lorihatcher.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/RYP-Hope-When-You-Feel-Hopeless-980x513.png 980w, https:\/\/lorihatcher.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/RYP-Hope-When-You-Feel-Hopeless-480x251.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">About Refresh Your Hope, <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">60 Devotions for Trusting God with All Your Heart<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">How can you hold on to hope in an uncertain world? Especially when experiencing disappointments, setbacks, and discouragement? In&nbsp;<em>Refresh Your Hope<\/em>, Lori Hatcher invites you to renew your confidence and courage by calling attention to the remarkably good news\u2014you have a hope greater than you could ever imagine.<br>&nbsp;<br>An unshakable hope.<br>&nbsp;<br>In this uplifting, Scripture-driven 60-day devotional, Lori returns to our rock-solid foundation\u2014God\u2019s amazing promises and His faithful character. Each warm, story-based reading will help you grow closer to God as you reflect on His assurances, His generous nature, and His unwavering commitments. Strengthen your prayer life with thought-provoking prompts. Replace anxiety with joy, peace, and trust while encountering Bible truths about the ultimate Source of hope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Available now on <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3UswCC3\">Amazon.com<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.christianbook.com\">Christianbook.com,<\/a> and other fine retailers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Why not share a copy with a friend who could use a fresh dose of hope?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/lorihatcher.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Refresh-Blog-Cover-Image-1024x440.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-866\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lorihatcher.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Refresh-Blog-Cover-Image-980x421.jpg 980w, https:\/\/lorihatcher.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Refresh-Blog-Cover-Image-480x206.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"have-you-subscribed-to-refresh\">Have you subscribed to&nbsp;<em>Refresh<\/em>?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019d like to receive a weekly 5-minute devotion to help you rediscover the excitement of God\u2019s Word,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/lorihatcher.com\/?page_id=458\">CLICK HERE.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;If you asked me to name something I\u2019m really good at, you know what I\u2019d say?&nbsp; Worrying.&nbsp; I\u2019m really good at worrying. 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