Day 12 -Drown Your Anxiety

A Weightless Devotional

“But above all pursue his kingdom and righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” —Matthew 6:33

When we take care of ourselves and get what we need without anyone else helping us, it gives us a beautiful sense of control over our lives, which is psychologically rewarding. The feelings of self-sufficiency, self-determination, and autonomy actually lead to the release of dopamine into our brains, which can contribute to feelings of well-being and make us want to do more of the same. But self-reliance is not, and has never been, a part of God’s economy.

In the economy of God, all of the value that we naturally put into self-reliance is found in God-reliance. When we prioritize pursuing or seeking God's kingdom and His righteousness, and value His will over our own, we find ourselves receiving everything we need for life and happiness. This flip in our reliance does more than just fulfill our needs; it transforms our hearts and minds. It reorients our desires, helping us to see that true fulfillment comes not from achieving our own plans but from living in harmony with God’s will.