Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up
in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. Be
alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a
roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing
firm in the faith, because you know that the family of believers
throughout the world is undergoing the same kind of sufferings.
The more people I talk to, the more I hear anxiety
rearing its ugly head. Even if you don't suffer from anxiety, the state of the
world right now could raise anyone's insecurity to a new level.
I was diagnosed with an anxiety disorder several
years ago. Because I want to live a peaceful life, I practice different methods
to keep my anxious thoughts at bay.
On a daily basis I remind myself there are things
I simply cannot control. Those are the things I have to let go. I have to. If I
don't let them go, they bury me like an avalanche.
Instead of lugging my worries around in a wheel
barrow, I pray. I ask God to cart around my anxiety for me. He carries our
burdens if we ask.
I read Bible verses every day. They ground me and
remind me I have a Father who loves me. Even if I only read one verse, I'm
reminded I have hope.
I talk to my family and friends. Find someone who understands.
Yes, I also work with a doctor to keep the receptors in my brain working properly.
If you have a family member or friend with a lot
of anxiety. Be patient. These are trying times, and they may be overwhelmed. I
think we all are.
Love your neighbors. Help the ones who can't help
themselves. Lift each other in prayer to the One who cares.
Here are some Bible verses that help to calm and
give hope. Hang them on your door, the refrigerator, the mirror. Focus on the
promise of hope.
Psalm 33:20-22We wait in hope for the Lord;
he is our help and our shield.
In him our hearts rejoice,
for we trust in his holy name.
May your unfailing love be with us, Lord,
even as we put our hope in you.
Isaiah 40:29-31
He gives strength to the weary
and increases the power of the weak.
Even youths grow tired and weary,
and young men stumble and fall;
but those who hope in the Lord
will renew their strength.
They will soar on wings like eagles;
they will run and not grow weary,
they will walk and not be faint.
He gives strength to the weary
and increases the power of the weak.
Even youths grow tired and weary,
and young men stumble and fall;
but those who hope in the Lord
will renew their strength.
They will soar on wings like eagles;
they will run and not grow weary,
they will walk and not be faint.
Romans 15:13
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
