i know you intend well, but you need to accept the fact that you can't solve everyone's problems. sometimes, there just isn't anything you can do, no matter how much you try. you're going to drive yourself (ahem.... me) insane with worrying about everyone else's troubles in life. this isn't healthy. come back to reality.
dear self,
umm... NO. actually, you're right--i can't solve everyone's problems. sometimes there really is nothing i can do to help. a lot of the time actually. it's frustrating as... i don't know. something really frustrating. but i can't just not do anything. i can't just not try to help. even when i know that things are waaay beyond my capability. i have to at least show the people i care about that i'm there for them. and anyway, who appointed you the doctor, telling me what is and isn't healthy? isn't it part of my calling as a Christian to love and care for other people?
dear self,
you do need to care for other people. but when you know that it's futile to try to help in a changing way, it's time to stop worrying. you can be there for the people you love without getting so involved in everything.
dear self,
i may not be able to do anything. but maybe, just maybe, God can make something of my feeble and inexperienced efforts, and maybe it can be something at least a little encouraging or thought-inspiring to all those other people. they might not need me, but they do need Him. just try and stop me.
I trust your judgment (assuming it is supported by other forms of counsel) for whether worry is wastefully expending your energy, or being used by God to make you more aware of how you can serve others in prayer and action... even if you do talk to your self! :)
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