REJOICE IN THE LORD ALWAYS.
PHILIPPIANS 4:6-7 NLT
Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.
What is anxiety means ?
According to dictionary the word anxiety is a noun that means- a feeling of worry or fear, especially about the future.
According to Medical Science anxiety disorders are a type of mental health condition .Anxiety makes it difficult to get through your day. Symptoms include feeling of nervousness, panic and fear as well as sweating and rapid heartbeat. Treatments include medications and cognitive behavioral therapy.
So ,what Bible says about anxiety.
Well, the Bible has a lot to say about anxiety, but the word itself may not be found all that often. In the English standard version, it is used 8 times. In the New international
version, It is found 7 times. The King James version does not use the word at all. Synonyms, like trouble, heaviness, distress, and cares are used in its place.
The specific causes of anxiety or probably more than can be enumerated but a few examples from the Bible to point some general causes are as follows.
In Genesis 32, Jacob’s anxiety is caused by a broken relationship and a guilty conscience.
In 1 Samuel 1, Hannah is distressed because of her unfulfilled desires and the harassment of a rival.
In Esther 4, Queen Esther is anxious because she was planning to risk her life on behalf of her people.Fear of death and the unknown is a key element of anxiety.
Not all anxiety sinful in 1 Corinthians 7:32 Paul states that an unmarried man is “anxious”about pleasing the Lord,while a married man is anxious about pleasing his wife. In this case, anxiety is not a sinful fear but a deep proper concern.
Most of the time, we all struggle with anxiety in different phases of our life
BUT THE GOOD NEWS IS WE ARE NOT ALONE.
We have a beautiful Counselor Holy Spirit residing inside of all believers.
In the times when we feel anxious and there are things that are troubling us ,many Worries in our heart then the best thing to do is go into a time of prayer and pray until that anxiety goes.
There is something about the presence of God that brings peace, let your requests be made known to God… speak to God…
Explain what is wrong…
What is making you feel this way… Explain what you are feeling inside.. If you don’t know what to say….
Start to worship but get into the presence of God…
Get into a place where you touch the Hem of his garment and that blanket of anxiety will left .
God will remove it and he will replace it with peace .
Thank God,count your blessings name them one by one and thank God for them and it will help you. It will uplift you.