Just the Two of Us: A 7-Day Devotional for Teen Girls to Increase Intimacy With GodSample

STRESS

I first want to acknowledge and validate your feelings – stress is REAL! Even as a teenager, there are so many things that can have you stressed daily. Homework – stressful. Teachers – stressful. Coaches – stressful. Parents – Stressful. Friends and family life can even be stressful. God isn’t surprised at all by your stress. He guides us through His word about how to handle stress.

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” Philippians 4:6

Let’s break this Scripture down. God does not want us to worry about anything. He has it all covered. Even when it looks bad, He is aware, and it has its purpose. With a grateful heart, we should bring it all to Him. God is so merciful, and for that, we can be grateful. He wants to hear from you! Your prayers and your problems - bring it all to Him! It is God who provides us with peace.

Worrying gets us nowhere. Really. Even the Bible says in Luke 12:25:

“Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to your life?”

I know it's tough sometimes not to worry, but it shows our lack of faith in God when we worry. So the next time you find yourself becoming a worry-worm, remember God's got your back! Tell Him what is stressing you and surrender it all to Him with a thankful heart knowing it is done.