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    The Worry/Free Challenge: A Six Week Soul Journey
    The Worry/Free Challenge: A Six Week Soul Journey
    The Worry/Free Challenge: A Six Week Soul Journey
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    The Worry/Free Challenge: A Six Week Soul Journey

    By Val deVries

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    Is worry getting in your way?

    Worry is like that…
    It disrupts our decisions,
    our relationships, our health.
    It keeps us from our purpose.
    It steals our peace.

    Worry causes a busy brain,
    revving up our bodies
    and increasing our anxiety.

    But God says to us,
    "Don't worry about anything."

    God is challenging us
    to something different,
    because He loves us
    and because He knows that
    there is a better way for us.

    The Worry/Free Challenge provides a place for us to begin.

    Through daily meditations, honest dialogue and convicting daily challenges, 
    invite God to speak to you in the midst of your worry,
    unlocking your heart to experience His safety and supernatural peace.

    Begin this journey to find freedom from worry today.


     

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherVal deVries
    Release dateNov 12, 2024
    ISBN9781738927913
    The Worry/Free Challenge: A Six Week Soul Journey
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      The Worry/Free Challenge - Val deVries

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      Copyright © 2024 by Val deVries

      All rights reserved. No portion of this book may be reproduced in any form without written permission from the publisher or author, except as permitted by copyright law.

      This publication is designed to provide accurate and authoritative information in regard to the subject matter covered. It is sold with the understanding that neither the author nor the publisher is engaged in rendering legal, investment, accounting or other professional services. While the publisher and author have used their best efforts in preparing this book, they make no representations or warranties with respect to the accuracy or completeness of the contents of this book and specifically disclaim any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. No warranty may be created or extended by sales representatives or written sales materials. The advice and strategies contained herein may not be suitable for your situation. You should consult with a professional when appropriate. Neither the publisher nor the author shall be liable for any loss of profit or any other commercial damages, including but not limited to special, incidental, consequential, personal, or other damages.

      Book Cover Design: Ruan Human

      Author Photography: Nicole Arnt

      Author Services: Emily Grabatin

      ISBN: 978-1-7389279-0-6 (paperback)

      ISBN: 978-1-7389279-1-3 (eBook)

      Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.

      Scripture references marked (NIV), are taken from The New International Version. Copyright 1973,1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved.

      Scripture quotations marked (MSG) are taken from The Message, copyright © 1993, 2002, 2018 by Eugene H. Peterson. Used by permission of NavPress. All rights reserved. Represented by Tyndale House Publishers.

      Dedication

      This book is dedicated to God,

      who prompted me

      and wholeheartedly met me

      on this journey

      that we are on together.

      And to the gift that He provided,

      my husband,

      who has come with us

      on our travels,

      through windy roads

      and bumpy turns,

      with laughter

      along the way.

      Contents

      Introduction

      How to Use This Book

      Making the Most of This Challenge

      Create a Song Playlist

      Invite Accountability

      Explore Resources

      So, are you ready to begin?

      Prologue

      Prologue

      Take a Step

      Part One

      Worry is For the Birds

      1.Day 1

      1. Choose Your Companion

      2.Day 2

      2. He Fights for You

      3.Day 3

      3. Prayer for Healing

      4.Day 4

      4. Worry Changes Nothing

      5.Day 5

      5. He Cares

      6.Day 6

      6. The Beginning of Fear

      7.Day 7

      7. The Slippery Slope

      8.Day 8

      8. Recognize the Source

      9.Day 9

      9. Make a Choice

      10.Day 10

      10. Righteous Anger

      11.Day 11

      11. Think of the Possibilities

      12.Day 12

      12. The Rock

      13.Day 13

      13. A Bit of Building

      Part Two

      To Know Him is to Trust Him

      14.Day 14

      14. He is Safety

      15.Day 15

      15. He is Sure

      16.Day 16

      16. He is Good

      17.Day 17

      17. He is Powerful

      18.Day 18

      18. He is Pursuing You

      19.Day 19

      19. He is Home

      20.Day 20

      20. He is Truth

      21.Day 21

      21. He is Love

      22.Day 22

      22. He is a Refining Fire

      23.Day 23

      23. He is My Redeemer

      24.Day 24

      24. He is Full of Grace…Ahhh Grace

      Part Three

      Knock and the Door Will be Opened

      25.Day 25

      25. A New Space

      26.Day 26

      26. Connected

      27.Day 27

      27. Healing Wounds

      28.Day 28

      28. Expect Good Things (Part 1)

      29.Day 29

      29. Expect Good Things (Part 2)

      30.Day 30

      30. The Dark Night

      31.Day 31

      31. In the Morning

      32.Day 32

      32. Tomorrow

      33.Day 33

      33. Gratitude

      34.Day 34

      34. Number One

      35.Day 35

      35. Let It Go

      36.Day 36

      36. The Gift of Imagination

      37.Day 37

      37. Making Room

      38.Day 38

      38. The Worry/Free Challenge (HLP!)

      39.Day 39

      39. Your Body

      40.Day 40

      40. Clinging

      41.Day 41

      41. Nothing Can Separate Us

      42.Day 42

      42. Keep on Running

      Troubleshooting

      43.Far Away From God

      43. In a Desert Land

      44.Paralyzed by Fear

      44. When It's Hard to Move

      45.Panicking

      46.Tired

      47.Can’t Stop Worrying!

      47. Frustrated to Hopeful

      48.Can’t Stop Worrying!

      48. Ashamed to Righteous

      49.Can’t Stop Worrying!

      49. Guilty to Encouraged

      50.One Stubborn Fear

      51.One Stubborn Fear

      51. . . . Again

      52.Beyond Your Control

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      About the Cover

      About the Author

      Introduction

      At some point, many of us feel let down by our physical bodies. We get tired of the way we feel, the way we look and the way we move. We carry on day to day, assuming that one day we will do something about ‘this lack of energy’, ‘this extra weight’, ‘this lack of physical activity’. Then one day it happens…. We get so frustrated with the ways things are that we decide it is time for a change. A pivotal moment is reached and a new determination is born. We gather information, make a plan, set up accountability and off we go; challenging ourselves to a new workout regime, a healthy diet, a new body, a stronger, healthier version of ourselves.

      And what are the results when we challenge our bodies this way? It will look different for everyone. Some might experience weight loss, fewer inches, bigger muscles, increased energy or a stronger heart. Some changes may be seen and some changes may only be felt. Some changes might be so deep within the body, supporting organs and tightening tendons, that we may never even know that they are happening.

      Many of us have never considered challenging our minds. Most of us have never set aside a specific time in our lives to challenge a thought pattern. We carry on day to day without questioning what thoughts come into our minds and the effects that these thoughts have on us. We aren’t aware of the impact of fear and how worry has seeped into the very fiber of who we are. Until one day, we realize that we don’t feel well, that we are anxious and have tight muscles, that we are tossing and turning at night because our minds are always busy. We realize that living this way is affecting our relationships and our happiness. We long for peace and for calm. We long to feel safe and secure.

      I know those feelings well, because I spent many years living this way. Over time, worry had unknowingly become my constant companion. Worry kept me from enjoying the fullness of life. It wore me out. It impacted my decisions, my relationships, my sleep and my health. I’ve walked that path, and it’s exhausting.

      The Worry/Free Challenge is for the person who finds themselves in this place. It’s for the person who is sick and tired of worrying and for the person who hopes and longs for something different. It’s for the person who chooses to believe that God has the ability and the desire to transform them… and finds this truth incredibly exciting. And it is for the person who just needs a place to start!

      And what will be the result of The Worry/Free Challenge? It will look different for everyone. My hope and prayer is that you will experience less fear, less worry, awareness of thought patterns, strength of mind and a deeper trust in God. Some of these changes may come more easily and some may take more fight. Some of your transformations may even be unseen, as God is doing His work in the deepest parts of you, in your spirit, in the soil where the roots have been formed.

      As I reflect on my own journey, I am so thankful for what God has done in my life. A few years ago, God reached His hand out to me. He offered me a new way. He transformed and continues to transform my thoughts. He revealed the depths of His love for me. He gave me room to breathe, and taught me how to surrender. I worry less than I used to…this is a win. My brain is less busy, my body is more balanced. I can use the energy that I used to use for worrying toward the good stuff of life.

      I don’t know how your life will change as you journey through The Worry/Free Challenge, but I do know that there WILL be change! There has to be. God promises that when we knock, He will open the door. He will meet us when we cry out to Him. Every time.

      I’ve seen it.

      I believe it.

      Do you?

      So, how will God meet you in this journey?

      Are you excited to find out?

      Then let’s begin…

      How to Use This Book

      This book is your tool. This book does not offer calculated algorithms or detailed quick fixes. This book simply sets the stage, creates a platform and opens a space for you to journey with God. Hold tightly to God, hold tightly to your commitment, hold loosely to this book. Move at a pace that gives you freedom to let God move in you.

      Within this book there are 42 dialogues, one for each day in a six week

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