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My friend, author and speaker Francis Chan once said, \u201cWorry implies that we don\u2019t trust that God is big enough, powerful enough, or loving enough to take care of what\u2019s happening in our lives.\u201d I couldn\u2019t agree more. When we worry, we are not trusting that God has everything taken care of, even though the Bible clearly tells us that He does. Isaiah 54:4 in the Bible says, \u201cDo not be afraid; you will not be put to shame. Do not fear disgrace; you will not be humiliated.\u201d In other words, Jesus says, \u201cCalm down! Trust me! Have peace in me!\u201d Of course, trusting the Lord is easier said than done. At one point or another, we all experience tragedy, like cancer, or losing a job. In these cases, it\u2019s easy to fall into worrying. We consider all of the outcomes and fixate on what could happen. In these cases, we must actively choose peace. We must plan for joy. We must realize that the temptation to worry is actually a spiritual battle. Jesus tells us, \u201cCalm down. I\u2019m here. I\u2019ll never leave you.\u201d What do you need to trust Him with this week? What is going on in your life that you need to offer up to Him? Pray about it. Then, share this with others. This is Luis Palau.