If you want to become stressed, depressed and worried, then turn on the news and watch the economic updates, news of war and the outbreaks of sickness and crime. Continual bad news has a way of dampening hope for the future. But even in the midst of it all, we still have reason for joy and inner peace.

God tells us not to worry, not to get depressed, to do all we can within our power to solve our problems—and then leave the rest to Him. We are to take care of the possible and trust God with the impossible. Psalm 9:10 says, “And those who know Your name will put their trust in You; for You, LORD, have not forsaken those who seek You.” Lay all your cares on Jesus Christ. He will take your worries, if you’ll let them go.