Unresolved grief, anger, fear, or shame does not simply disappear because time passes. It lingers in thought patterns, in stress responses, in sleep, in relationships—and over time, it can contribute to a constant state of internal strain. What helps?

Worry has a way of showing up uninvited and acting like it owns the place. And even as believers who love the Lord, we are not immune to anxious thoughts. Loving God does not mean our minds automatically stay calm. It means we now have a place to take the worry when it comes.