Last week, the news of an major ice storm brought me into a sea of fear. I prepared best I could, but kept thinking “What if our electricity goes out?” I could not sleep with sounds of winter precipitation banging on my windows. I was certain our lights and heat would go out soon. When morning came and the power was still on, I still worried that it would go out. Instead of relaxing on my snow day, I wasted energy over something I had no control over

1 Peter 5:7 is, “Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you.”

Holy Bible, New Living Translation

Worry is like a broken car with an engine that make sounds, but is unable to drive. I tried praying that night, but failed to let go of my fear. My prayers are just words if I cling to fear. In the past, I prepared my mind for the worst. God is showing me that He helps me face the worst when I trust in Him. I save time and stress by giving my worries and fears to Him.