We are living in troubling times. There is a lot of anger all around. Many people are anxious and filled with fear. There are many things in this world that can cause us to be anxious and worried. If we are looking for something to cause us to be anxious we don't have to look very far. We can watch the evening news on our television sets or read an article on our tablets and find something that strikes fear and worry into our hearts.
The Bible tells us over 300 times not to fear, worry, or be anxious, but sometimes that seems easier said than done. Many people in our world these days have developed anxiety disorders and panic disorders. Sometimes the fear in our hearts are irrational and we know that they are irrational, but we just can seem to shake it on our own.
The Lord Jesus taught us to not to worry about our daily lives and we are to seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness. We need to believe that our God will provide for our every need. The Lord doesn't want us to live in fear and anxiety. Worry robs us from enjoying the presence of the Lord.
I must confess I am a worrier. I struggle with anxiety and at times panic attacks. I even developed a fear of driving on the Interstate and also driving long distances. I am getting better at dealing with that fear with prayer and meditating on God's Word. I have also learned as I am driving to keep my mind engaged by looking for three things as I driving. These three things can be a road sign, a mail box number, or a sign of a business. I say the object out loud to myself sometimes to stay in the moment. It seems weird and people probably think I am crazy when they see me talking to myself, but if they really knew me they would know that I am little out there anyway.
When we worry and when we are anxious we are showing a lack of faith in the Lord. We don't intend to, but that is what we are doing. Fear is one of the devils most effective weapons against we believers in Jesus Christ. If he can get us to take our eyes off of Jesus then he can cause us to doubt and be ineffective.
We must submit ourselves to the Lord and resist the devil so that he will flee from us. We need to chose to believe and trust to Lord Jesus to take care of us and to protect us. God is one our side and He will lead us and protect us from harm. The Lord is Mighty and Strong. The Holy Spirit will help us in our time of worry and fear and thinking upon God's Word will help as well.
I know there will be times when I will feel anxious and afraid and worried, but I know that the Lord will help me through those moments each and every time. I am going to choose to have faith in the Lord Jesus Christ for He is my Lord and Savior. He is my closest friend and I can trust Him.
Lord,
Sometimes I get so very afraid with the way everything is going, but
I am thankful that You are ultimately in control and that You hold me close.
I love You Lord Jesus and I thank You for loving me so much that You took my place at Calvary.
I praise Your Holy Name.
Touch each person that has an anxiety problem and heal them O Lord.
In Jesus Name I pray,
Amen
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