Holly Furtick offers a short devotional aimed at people feeling stressed, opening with a personal anecdote about the power of thanksgiving and then reading multiple Bible verses that emphasize God's power, presence, peace, and care. The piece closes with a prayer asking God to take the burdens listeners are carrying and to provide guidance and safety.
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My husband once said that one of the only things that can match the velocity of a negative thought is a thankful thought. Here are a few scriptures to remind you of God's goodness, but also of his power over your life and over your situation. Whatever stressful thing you're facing today, your God is big enough to handle it. For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. So do not fear, for I am with you. Do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Do not be anxious about anything. But in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds. In Christ Jesus. Anxiety weighs down the heart, but a kind word cheers it up. Cast your cares on the Lord, and he will sustain you. He will never let the righteous be shaken. Peace, I leave with you. My peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. Many are the plans in a person's heart, but it is the Lord's purpose that prevails. Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them. For the Lord, your God goes with you. He will never leave you nor forsake you. He says, be still and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth. See how the flowers of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all of his splendor was dressed like one of these. If that is how God clothes the grass of the field which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you in peace? I will lie down and sleep for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety. God, we're turning over to you what we are carrying today. Will you help us? Be with us and guide us in everything we face.
