Is it just me?? 🫣
Lately, I’ve been carrying some things that feel heavier than I know how to handle.
I’ve prayed about them.
I’ve cried about them.
I’ve asked God to take them from me.
And then, if I’m honest, I’ve turned right around and worried about them all over again.
Sometimes I feel guilty for that.
But maybe faith isn’t never worrying.
Maybe faith is bringing the same burden back to God over and over until our hearts finally learn to rest.
So here’s my confession:
I’ve prayed for something… and worried about it 5 minutes later.
And maybe you have too.
If that’s you, just know you’re not alone. 💜
I’ve found that dealing with worry, especially when it comes to faith, is a cycle many of us experience. Even after praying and asking for peace, the same burdens tend to resurface in our minds. What helped me was realizing that faith doesn’t mean instant relief from worry—it’s more about persistence in bringing those worries to God repeatedly. One personal practice I adopted was journaling my prayers and worries side by side. Writing down what I prayed for and then honestly noting when I started to worry again helped me see the pattern and confront my feelings without guilt. It felt like I was giving permission to myself to be human, while still leaning on my faith. Another thing I've learned is the value of community support. Sharing these struggles with friends or faith groups made a huge difference. Hearing that others also pray and worry within minutes reassured me that I’m not alone, which was a tremendous comfort. The hashtags from the post—#LetTheWorryGo, #GodsGotMyBack, #RestEasyTonight, and #GodsInControl—resonate deeply because they remind us to intentionally surrender our worries over and over until our hearts can rest. It’s an ongoing journey, but one filled with hope. So if you find yourself praying and then worrying again, remember it's part of the process. Keep bringing your burdens back to God, and allow yourself to rest in that faith.
