Worry isn’t God’s will for our life.📖

I don’t know about you, but worry has robbed me of so much in my life. Worrying about things that we can’t control is the opposite of trusting God. When I researched the meaning of worry from the Merriam-Webster dictionary, it stated that it was to afflict with mental distress or agitation and make anxious. In other words, it will cause you to focus on issues or concerns instead of talking to God about them. There is a scripture in the Bible where it talks about how we are to give all of our concerns to God because He cares for us. 1 Peter 5:7 reads, 'casting all your cares [all your anxieties, all your worries, and all your concerns, once and for all] on Him, for He cares about you [with deepest affection, and watches over you very carefully]. [Ps 55:22] in the amplified version. 

“I love this scripture because it shows us how much God cares about everything that concerns us in this life.”

 He understands that life can sometimes be complicated and challenging. However, just because life is difficult doesn't mean we must bear the burdens it throws at us daily. God offers a solution for stress, anxiety, and worry, urging us to give our concerns to Him and leave them there. In essence, stop worrying about many aspects of life. Turn to the Father, pray about your situation, and watch God transform it for you. I had to learn this profound truth because, like many, I struggled to trust God and not worry about numerous things. I didn't realize that I could pray to God, and express how I felt and what I needed Him to do for me. Recently, I had to trust God with my college journey. Most people involved in the ministry on YouTube, Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram know I was accepted at the University of Mississippi on campus. I was thrilled that God had granted me favor for college, and I didn't have to pay a dime for any of my classes, which was truly a blessing. However, it became quite disappointing to attend my classes each day because I was a full-time student while being a senior in college. I had to get up each day and drive to my classes from Monday to Friday. Initially, it wasn't too bad until I struggled in the first few weeks to find my classes on campus, and I wasn't informed about the strict parking rules that should have been mentioned during orientation. Consequently, I ended up parking wherever I could to make it to my classes on time. My third class was a science class that I could hardly find because it was on the opposite side of the campus from my other morning classes. When I returned from that class to where I had parked my car, I saw a parking ticket on my windshield. 

This situation was incredibly embarrassing and added more stress because I had no idea why I was receiving a ticket. I hadn't been paying attention during my first two months at school and ended up with $700 in parking fees. I couldn't believe it and rushed to the main office where the parking staff worked, pleading with them to consider my case. I explained that I was unaware and couldn't afford the fees. Finally, a lady felt sorry for me, gave me a free parking permit, and showed me how to file an appeal. In short, after several weeks, I learned that they approved only $500 of the fees, leaving me to pay $200. After receiving this news, I decided to give up on my college journey at Olemiss.

“Mainly, because it wasn’t working out finally I prayed and cried out to God to redirect my steps and give me an easier way to get my bachelor's degree in accounting.”

Let me share how good God is—He answered my prayer, and additionally, I was blessed with the opportunity to attend SNHU, Southern New Hampshire University, with a loan to cover my college tuition and books. I was amazed when I checked my email and found a letter stating they were providing me with a $400 book voucher for college. This testimony demonstrates how, when we entrust our worries to Jesus, He is faithful and just in responding and assisting with our circumstances. I am so relieved I stopped trying to figure out my college path on my own. Now, I am less stressed about anything related to college, and all my classes are online. Classes begin on January 6th, 2025. I am trusting God for a great year, with just a year and a half left until graduation. WHAT A MIGHTY GOD WE SERVE! I feel truly compelled to pray for anyone struggling with worry or concern. May God help you to stop worrying about things beyond your control and provide you with a better solution to your problem. God is more than capable of granting you peace and joy while giving you victory over worry. Amen!

Love your sister, Teyla Wilson