Dealing with Anxiety, Worry, Stress and Concern
Jesus isn’t a hippie telling us to chill out. Jesus isn’t saying that we won’t experience anxiety or worry. Jesus is pretty practical; and for His followers, He is sharing what should be common sense.
When we allow anxiety, stress, worry and concern to take over our lives, we show that our faith in God was weak and small in that moment.
Are we really dealing with stress, anxiety, worry and concern the way that Jesus wants us to? Are we becoming the kind of people who deal with anxiety in a way that brings glory and honor to God and a way that is healthy and best for us and others around us?
We need to regularly train our mind and preach the Gospel to ourselves; to study and memorize the attributes or characteristics of God in Scripture; memorize specific Scripture verses that we can repeat when anxiety, worry, or concern affect us; and concentrate on peace – and Jesus, the only one who can bring us peace.
Scriptures referenced: Matthew 6:19-34, Matthew 13:22, Acts 2, Philippians 4:6-7.
