Do I consider tests and challenges to be a gift from God?
I am tested. I am challenged. That is normal for someone who is a learner (disciple) of Jesus. The challenges …
Tag Archives: Anxiety
“Do not let your heart be troubled; believe in God, believe also in Me.” ~Jesus
It is way too easy to let my heart to be troubled. Most days are a challenge. Some are not. …
“Do not fear those who kill the body but are unable to kill the soul.” ~Jesus
There is a great conundrum around the issue of fear. God says that I should fear Him and that I …
Should our plans be subject to God’s will?
Jesus is clear. In his manifesto (Matthew 5-7), Jesus tells us to pray like this: “Your will be done, on …
Is worry a lack of confidence in God?
It is way too easy to let my heart to be troubled. Most days are a challenge. Some are not. …
Worry — What causes it? Am I too world-centered?
Jesus teaches His disciples that we are not to worry. Jesus encourages me to avoid worrying about my physical needs …
“Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life.” ~Jesus
There are a lot of details to life. What to eat. What to wear. Which way to drive to work. …
Rest — The absence of anxiety
We all need rest. It is essential. I am anxious about so many things. Anxiety is insidious. There is no …
"What I’m trying to do here is to get you to relax." ~~Jesus
I worry a lot. It isn’t good. I know that. I worry anyway. Jesus challenges me to trust God completely …
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God." ~~Apostle Paul
This is His path to peace for me. I don’t understand it for sure but it is true. He is …
Will I hear GOD or will I be deceived?
The worry of the world can completely drown out the word of my heavenly Father. Jesus speaks to me. He gives …
“The anxious longing of the creation waits eagerly for the revealing of the sons of God.” ~Apostle Paul
So I have to suffer a little. It is no big deal. Some days are hard. But there is no …
“God cares for you” ~Apostle Peter
I need to be content with who I am in God’s family. I should not put on any airs and …
"Don’t worry about missing out. You’ll find all your everyday human concerns will be met." ~~Jesus
Jesus challenges us to not worry. God is God, in complete control and in a good mood. God will take care …
"We must build dikes of courage to hold back the flood of fear." ~~Martin Luther King, Jr.
Fear can overtake us. Anxiety challenges our ability and attitude. Some days it is like a flood. Fear can be …
"You know both God and how he works." ~~Jesus
Jesus challenges us to not worry and live for what God wants to accomplish today. God takes care of the …
You have nothing to fear. Do the right thing. Blessings will be yours!
You have nothing to fear. We hear that all the time. Fear can come when we don’t know what to …
Want to worry less? God suggests you praise Him more. Who is the enemy of thanksgiving? Discontent and his brother dissatisfaction.
We love to worry. God has a better way. Praise Him and thank Him for all He is doing right …
"People who don’t know God and the way he works worry too much." ~~Jesus
Why do we worry?What produces that anxiety in our gut? Because we don’t know what a good mood God, our …
“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” ~Apostle Peter
Our Father cares for us. He has great things in mind for us. He is doing it. He loves us …
