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What are some strategies you’ve used to overcome worry? Were these helpful or not? Explain.
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By giving it over to God, laying it down and not picking it back up
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One strategy that I use is to take a moment to realize that this is just another situation in my life that I must overcome. I start by praising and thanking the Lord for taking care of me currently and that he will continue to do so, It may take a moment to come to this realization. Because the Lord has shown up for me in the past, I am confident he will in the future.
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The strategies that I have used to overcome worry are praying, fasting and reading the word of God, In addition to that I normally speak to my Pastor. These strategies usually work for me. Whenever, I fast and pray whatever results I get must be sent by God so I have to accept.
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I try to pray first and not wait until I struggle for days with worry. Asking God for help used to be my last response but I am learning to approach things that worry me with prayer first. Then I think about past times when God has handled tough situations and always seen me through. I admit this is pretty difficult sometimes and I may have to pray over and over again before I can let it go. Sometimes it helps to realize if I can do anything about a situation. If there is nothing I can do, I ask for peace to accept it. If there is something I can, I decide if I should do something.
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sharing with a close friend, finding things that I enjoy doing to occupy empty space, talking with God more asking his guidance, direction, protection, and trusting Him to have my best interest at heart because my experiences has taught me that God deeply cares for me.