“Worn Out by Worry? Here’s What God Wants You to Know”

Worry is one of those things we all wrestle with, whether we admit it or not. It creeps in quietly, usually in the middle of the night or in moments when life feels just a little too uncertain. We worry about our health, our finances, our kids, our marriages, our futures. Some of us are pros at it. We disguise it as “planning ahead” or “being realistic,” but under the hood, it’s fear. And fear wears us down—mentally, spiritually, and physically.

What Worry Does to Your Body

Let’s start with the physical cost. Worry isn’t just a feeling. It’s a stress response, and when we entertain it constantly, it takes a toll. Your body doesn’t know the difference between a real threat and a perceived one, so when your brain hits the “worry switch,” it triggers the same fight-or-flight response designed for survival.

Here’s what happens:

• Your heart rate increases.

• Your breathing quickens.

• Cortisol floods your system.

• Your muscles tense.

• Your digestive system slows down.

Now imagine living like that day in and day out. That’s chronic stress—and it leads to anxiety, insomnia, high blood pressure, digestive issues, and a weakened immune system. Worry quite literally wears out the body God gave us.

But Here’s the Bigger Problem: Worry Starves Our Faith

Worry doesn’t just mess with your body—it messes with your belief. When we obsess over things we can’t control, we’re essentially saying, “God, I’m not sure You’ve got this.” That’s hard to admit, but it’s true.

Jesus spoke directly to this in Matthew 6:25-34—one of the most comforting yet challenging passages in Scripture. He said:

“That is why I tell you not to worry about everyday life—whether you have enough food and drink, or enough clothes to wear. Isn’t life more than food, and your body more than clothing? Look at the birds. They don’t plant or harvest or store food in barns, for your heavenly Father feeds them. And aren’t you far more valuable to him than they are? Can all your worries add a single moment to your life?” (Matthew 6:25–27, NLT)

Let’s pause there. Jesus isn’t saying life won’t have real concerns. He’s saying you don’t have to carry them alone. The birds aren’t out here biting their nails wondering if there’ll be worms tomorrow. And you? You’re worth infinitely more.

Jesus continues:

“So don’t worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today’s trouble is enough for today.” (Matthew 6:34, NLT)

Jesus isn’t just giving us a pep talk. He’s inviting us to trade in anxiety for trust. That’s the exchange He offers: your burdens for His peace.

What Most People Worry About—and Why the Bible Pushes Back

Let’s be real—here’s what tends to keep people up at night:

• Money: Will I have enough? What if I lose my job?

• Health: What if this symptom is something serious?

• Family: Are my kids going to be okay? Is my marriage falling apart?

• The future: What if it doesn’t work out? What if I fail?

And behind all of that is one root issue: control. We worry because we want to know how it all ends. We want security. But God doesn’t promise control—He promises His presence.

Philippians 4:6-7 is the go-to for a reason:

“Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:6–7, NLT)

He doesn’t just tell us not to worry. He gives us something better to do instead. Pray. Thank Him. Trust Him. And then? Peace. His peace. Not peace from the situation being solved, but peace from knowing He’s already in it.

The Turning Point: One Question to Ask Yourself

Here’s the question that might change everything:

What would my life look like if I actually believed God was in control?

Seriously—think about that. Would you sleep better? Be kinder? Take more risks in faith? Would you stop replaying every “what if” and finally breathe?

Worry is a thief, but God is a restorer. He’s not waiting for you to have it all together. He’s just asking for trust.

Call to Action: Let’s Talk About It

So here’s your challenge: What are you worried about right now, and what would it look like to hand it over to God?

Drop a comment below. Be real. No filters. This is a safe space to share your heart and encourage others in the process. And if you want prayer, say so—let me know in the comments. Let’s carry each other in faith—just like we’re called to.

From a Daughter’s Broken Heart,

Shae’💔

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Health Reference:

American Psychological Association. (2023). Stress effects on the body. https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/stress/2023/body

Scripture References (NLT):

• Matthew 6:25–27, 34 – Jesus’ teaching on worry and God’s provision

• Philippians 4:6–7 – God’s peace in exchange for our prayers

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

• Proverbs 12:25 – “Worry weighs a person down; an encouraging word cheers a person up.”

• Isaiah 26:3 – “You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you!”