By Shelly Burke
“Casting all your anxieties on Him, because
He cares for you.” 1 Peter 5:1
· Finances?
· A troubled relationship with your spouse or
child?
· Your job?
· World events that seem to be spiraling out of
control?
· Test results (whether a test as part of a class,
or a medical test)?
· The economy?
· Your future?
Our day-to-day lives are packed with potentially
anxiety-producing events and happenings. If we start looking into the future,
with the uncertainty of world events—unrest in the Middle East, financial
crises in Europe, massacres in Africa—we could, literally, worry ourselves
sick.
Anxiety can cause:
· Sleepless nights
· Eating too much or too little
· Inertia—the inability to move or get necessary
tasks completed
More important than
physical reactions, however, excessive anxiety can cause you to miss:
· A beautiful sunset
· A quiet moment with your spouse
· A hug from your kids
· A walk on a balmy spring day
· The endless blessing God gives us every day of
our lives!
God does not want us to be anxious; he wants us to enjoy our
lives!
“Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs him down, but a good
word makes him glad.” Proverbs 12:25
“Do
not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication
with thanksgiving let your requests be known to God. And the peace of God,
which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in
Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6
So what can you do to
combat the anxiety in your life?
· Read a “Good Word”—His word! Copy verses about
anxiety and worry onto notecards, and put those cards where you’ll see them
every day—the mirror in your bathroom or on your refrigerator.
· Pray! Tell God your anxieties (or write them
down) and ask Him to take them away. Then…let them go. Shred the piece of
paper, if you wrote them down…God has them now.
· Give thanks! When you start listing the things
you have to be thankful for, you’ll immediately see how God is taking care of
you and your family.
· Do something for someone else; it will take your
focus off of your worries and is
guaranteed to cheer you up.
Lord, thank You for all the blessings you have given me. I know
that You are taking care of me; please take away my anxieties so I can enjoy
You and the blessings of every day. Amen.
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you like a FREE “Casting Cares” verse card, like the one shown at the top of
this page?
If so, e-mail
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and
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Suggestions
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