31 | Why Worry Isn’t Just Fear — It’s Pride

Do you ever feel completely worn out by worry and anxiety—even when nothing has actually happened yet? That exhaustion isn’t random. Worry feels heavy because it is heavy. And the reason it weighs us down so much is because it was never meant to be carried by us in the first place. In this episode of Peace Over Perfection, we’re talking about the uncomfortable but biblical truth that worry often comes from our need to stay in control. When we worry, we’re not just afraid—we’re trying to handle things in our own strength instead of trusting God to do what only He can do. This isn’t about shame or pretending worry doesn’t happen. It’s about understanding what’s really going on beneath our anxiety and learning how to respond differently. In this episode, you’ll learn: ✨ Why worry feels so exhausting and heavy ✨ How control and self-reliance fuel anxiety ✨ The difference between being concerned and letting worry take over ✨ What it actually looks like to give a situation to God ✨ How trusting God changes the way we think about outcomes ✨ Practical ways to stop ruminating and start releasing control We’ll talk about finances, relationships, unanswered prayers, and the “what if” scenarios that keep looping in our minds. You’ll also hear how Scripture reframes worry—not as something we should feel guilty about, but as an invitation to trust God more deeply. This episode is for you if you’re tired of carrying the weight, replaying the scenarios, and trying to hold everything together on your own.   📚 Resources Mentioned 🛒Simple Daily Faith - Scripture Verse Cards & Sugar Scrubs 🛒 My favorite Things → Amazon Storefront 📚 Get on the Waitlist for the "How to Study the Bible" Course 💌 Connect With Me 📧 Email → [email protected] 🎙️ Podcast → Peace Over Perfection on Apple Podcasts 📸 Instagram → @susan.shropshire 🎵 TikTok → @susanshropshire