i have a pretty good life, im 22, got the girl of my dreams, a great job and a loving family, im very close to God and my morals. but im the type who constantly worries about things. i live by "what ifs", for instance, what if i get fired, what if my boss doesnt like me, what if he/she is mad at me, what if my girl leaves me.
Is this lack of confidence? or something more?
2007-01-31 00:55:39 · 4 answers · asked by Anthony C 6 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
You sound like a worrier. Remember what Jesus said in Matthew 6:27 "Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?"
Perhaps it would help if each morning while you're getting ready for the day, you just ask the Lord to give you the strength to face whatever happens that day, and to give you His peace that surpasses understanding.
Bad things do happen do good people. And sometimes they are the better for it. Christ said we would suffer in this life, but it would make us stronger.
I didn't think I could handle it if my mom died. Well, guess what? She died of cancer about 15 months ago. And it was awful, but I'm okay. The Lord is with me always and will never leave me. That is my comfort. And knowing that, I can face whatever comes my way.
2007-01-31 01:43:51 · answer #1 · answered by Thia R 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't sound like anything is wrong with you. Maybe this is just a learned behavior. Is your family like this? Did you grow up with your family constantly questioning things and analyzing things?
If so, it's hard to take out the worry when it's ingrained in you!
This might help: When you start ot worry about something - ask yourself - is there anything you can do to change it or help it? If not, since you are religious, read the Serenity Prayer and let God take care of your worry.
The Serenity Prayer
God grant me the serenity
to accept the things I cannot change;
courage to change the things I can;
and wisdom to know the difference.
Living one day at a time;
Enjoying one moment at a time;
Accepting hardships as the pathway to peace;
Taking, as He did, this sinful world
as it is, not as I would have it;
Trusting that He will make all things right
if I surrender to His Will;
That I may be reasonably happy in this life
and supremely happy with Him
Forever in the next.
Amen.
If there is something you can change about it or help the problem, then do what you can. If you still worry when you have done everything to help, say the prayer.
Hope that helps!
2007-01-31 09:32:00 · answer #2 · answered by Sarah S 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you are fine. Worrying about things, especially the future, is not always a bad thing. Expect the best, but prepare for the worse. You are close to god, so pray for guidance on this issue. Also talk to your girl about any security issues you may have with her. That may help keep your anxiety down. Trust the truth. You are good, and just believe in that. It is called Faith, brother.
2007-01-31 09:21:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Something terrorized you, maybe you don't remember. This diminished your sense of self, and you don't believe you are worthy of happiness, but YOU ARE. Write down what things got you all the good things. They didn't come out of nowhere, and you must stop thinking you don't deserve them. The world needs a person like you.
2007-01-31 09:14:14 · answer #4 · answered by peter s 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋