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Meditation

Anxiety is just the opposite of peace. Peace is “confidence and trust in God’s wise and good control over your life”. So this means that my anxiety is really a lack of confidence in God. I’ve never thought of my worrying habit this way— that when I do it, I’m pretty much telling God I’m not confident in His plan and control over my life.

This was the real ah-ha moment for me: understanding the recipe for what makes us feel hopeless and full of anxiousness: 1. the mindset that only what’s here and now matters 2. the desire for control in our lives, and 3. the voice of condemnation.

The Hebrew word for anxiety refers to the emotional distress that arises when something crucial in our lives is at risk. To cope with anxiety, we should examine our heart's attitude towards the thing being threatened. There are numerous aspects considered essential for a high quality of life in this world. However, if we depend on God the most, it makes everything else less critical, thus making our lives less vulnerable.

While anxiety cannot be completely eradicated, we can mitigate it. Paul, for example, was anxious for his young churches due to his love for them (2 Corinthians 11:28), but he advises us to reduce crippling anxiety by intentionally resting our hearts in God rather than anything else (Philippians 4:6-9). This proverb also suggests that we shouldn't try to handle anxiety independently. We require a kind word from others. We need people to support us, share their own experiences, guide us towards God, or simply be there to alleviate our sense of isolation.

When you feel anxious, here are a few kind words to remember that will bring you peace.

1. God does all things well, and nothing can stop His plans

2. Jesus is at the center of everything, and He'll have supremacy in all things

3. God works in all aspects of our lives, for His glory and our good

4. He is making everything new and beautiful through Jesus, in His perfect timing

Prayer

From Colossians 3:15-16

Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.

Application question

What kind word can you give today to help with someone else’s anxiety

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