“Don't fret or worry. Instead of worrying, pray. Let petitions and praises shape your worries into prayers, letting God know your concerns.” (Philippians 4:6 MSG)
Most of my worries are of the ‘what if’ variety: What if such-and-such bad thing happens? What will I do? I rarely think of positive scenarios like: What if everything works out perfectly? I wouldn’t want my dreams to come true, because mostly I just have nightmares about car accidents, or people suffering.
Recently I had an injury that sidelined me for several weeks. During my recovery, I learned a new term: Prehab. Prehab exercises strengthen weaknesses, correct compensation patterns, and reduce the risk of future injuries. Prehab is proactive, as opposed to rehab, which is reactive.
I wonder if I could use the concept of ‘prehab’ against my anxiety. Could I proactively strengthen this weak area before it causes me to fall apart? What if I shape my worries into prayer and praise, letting God know my concerns as soon as they arise?
“Before you know it, a sense of God's wholeness, everything coming together for good, will come and settle you down. It's wonderful what happens when Christ displaces worry at the center of your life.” (Philippians 4:7 MSG)
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