Scripture reveals that God does not want His children to live in anxiety, but to cast their cares on Him and find His peace and strength.
Scripture on Anxiety
Philippians 4:6-7
New Testament
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."
1 Peter 5:7
New Testament
"Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you."
Psalm 94:19
Old Testament
"When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy."
Matthew 6:25-27
New Testament
"Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?"
Isaiah 41:10
Old Testament
"So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."
The Bottom Line
When we hand our anxieties over to the God who loves us and holds us, we can experience His perfect peace that guards our hearts and minds.
Try Today
Choose one specific worry or anxiety you're struggling with, and intentionally hand it over to God in prayer. Ask Him to fill you with His peace.
Prayer
As Jesus said, 'Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, present your requests to God.' (Philippians 4:6)
Heavenly Father, I come to You feeling overwhelmed by anxiety. I confess that I have been trying to handle things on my own, but I recognize that this is too big for me. You alone are the source of true peace. Please take this burden from me and fill me with Your strength and comfort. I surrender my worries to You, trusting that You will guard my heart and mind in Christ Jesus. In Jesus' name, Amen.
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