General Hospital's Steve Burton urges fans to stop worrying and start living

On General Hospital, Jason Morgan (Steve Burton) has been super busy rescuing Britt (Kelly Thiebaud), and saving Joss (Eden McCoy) and Vaughn (Bryce Durfee) from certain death. Now he was the one who found that Monica (Leslie Charleson) had passed away and had to share the awful news with Tracy (Jane Elliot). While Jason deals with all that drama, Burton put out a social media post that helps people overcome the stumbling blocks in life - advice that his character vehemently adheres to.

Choosing faith over fear

On Instagram, General Hospital’s Steve Burton wrote extensively about the weight of worry and how it can steal joy. “Worrying literally robs you of time,” he reflected, before urging fans to reconsider how much energy they give to fear. He ran through a list of regrets many people face — not expressing themselves, caring too much about what others think, staying in the wrong relationships, or neglecting loved ones. He then emphasized, “I choose FAITH,” and included the Biblical verse from Proverbs 3:5-6 that tells people to trust God to guide their paths. He ended by stating that it’s never too late to change things.

He attached a video in which he elaborated further. He explained that dwelling on the past or worrying about the future takes away from one’s present, where they should be focused. “When we’re on our last breath, we’re gonna say, why didn’t I just live the best life I could?” he explained. He urged viewers to follow their dreams and embrace risks. At one point, he noted that both fear and faith required belief in something that can’t be seen, and he opted to choose faith. Finally, he reminded fans, “It’s never too late to make a change in your life. You get that opportunity every single day.”

Fans Respond With Gratitude

General Hospital's Jason and Ric. | Image Source: ABC

The post struck a chord with General Hospital fans, who filled the comments with personal reflections. @whiskeyandpeachpodcast admitted, “I needed to see this today. I'm 4 months into my Sober Journey. Today's has been one of those tough days, so thank you very much for this.” Others shared their faith, like @nadiagentilefit, who quoted Proverbs back to Burton: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” Messages poured in with thanks, from @safiabecovic writing, “Thank you for sharing your big inspiration blessing so amazing. So sweet so perfect inside god bless you so much love you I always loved you,” to @jch1320 adding, “I absolutely love hearing all the positivity you share!! We need it especially now!!”

While a few followers shared critical or even deeply personal stories, the overwhelming tone was one of appreciation. From those choosing faith alongside Burton to fans moved by his boldness in speaking openly, the reaction underscored his impact beyond General Hospital. The fans felt he was spot on as @the_one_01_01_01_ summed things up with, “Kicking knowledge!!!”

General Hospital can be seen weekdays on ABC and Hulu.