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Why does God tell us not to be anxious?
The reason why Jesus tells us not to be anxious is because the Father cares for us. Notice that Jesus tells us not to worry things that are actually really important—our food and drink and clothing. Prayer can eradicate anxiety and bring peace of mind – Philippians 4:6-7. 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. Believers can speak directly with God, the maker of heaven and earth, who has all power and authority, who is in total control of the situation. Instead of anxiety, believers are to humbly and gratefully approach God with whatever is on their minds. “Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. Point out anything in me that offends you, and lead me along the path of everlasting life” (NLT). It’s so important to remember that God knows every thought and instinct of our hearts! Today, I leave you with this Scripture found in Matthew 6:34, “Therefore, do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” We may not be able to stop trouble in the world, or trouble in our lives, but one thing we do not have to do is worry about it. Lay Your Burdens Down. As a Christian, don’t fight or wrestle with your fears, hand them over to Jesus, moment by moment. Take time to read through Romans 5:1-6 and 1 Peter 1:1-7. Take the opportunity to challenge yourself to grow deeper in your faith.
What is God anxiety?
Spiritual anxiety is a feeling of worry, uncertainty, or doubt about where we stand with God. Spiritual anxiety deals with our thoughts, ideas, and beliefs about God, who God is, and what God thinks about us. While the Bible never explicitly says that worry is a sin, we can conclude this based on Scripture. That’s because most worry or anxiety is a failure to trust God and His goodness or to believe what He told us. Anxiety and Depression are not Sin – and Here is Why! If you had an upbringing in the church, it is likely you have heard the message (intentionally said or not), “one only needs to pray ______ away”. While well intentioned, this can be harmful for both the individual’s mental and spiritual health. Paul and Jesus explicitly command us not to be anxious, so to be anxious is a sin. Jesus says: “Do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, nor about your body, what you will put on” (Matthew 6:25).
Does God believe in anxiety?
Sometimes God wants us to be anxious. This is a such an important starting point. We tend to speak about anxiety as a negative thing, but the Bible can speak about it as a positive thing. Anxiety is not always sinful, sometimes it is a right response to living in a broken world. The Good News: The Lord can replenish your heavy heart and help you rest so that you can heal from your worry. “Cast your burden on the LORD, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved.” The Good News: Release your burden to God and he will take on whatever is worrying you. Dear God, I come before You to lay my panic and anxiety at Your feet. When I’m crushed by my fears and worries, remind me of Your power and Your grace. Fill me with Your peace as I trust in You and You alone. God allows struggle and difficult times because we are sinners and we all come short of the glory of God. God loves us, but because of our sinful nature, He allows these things to happen.
Can God remove anxiety?
Belief is what helps you overcome anxiety, and strength of that trust is what allows you to feel less fear. Praying that God simply relieves your anxiety may actually make it worse, because God does believe in personal effort, and anxiety isn’t something He is going to simply wash away. The bible does not state what causes anxiety, because God considers anxiety to be a crisis of faith. The belief here is that anxiety shows that the person has not yet been able to put full trust in God, because fear itself is something that is meant to be relinquished as every person is meant to be part of God’s plan. Anxiety and Depression are not Sin – and Here is Why! If you had an upbringing in the church, it is likely you have heard the message (intentionally said or not), “one only needs to pray ______ away”. While well intentioned, this can be harmful for both the individual’s mental and spiritual health. For in Philippians 4:4-7, Paul prescribes joy and thankfulness as the necessary antidote to cure our minds from the strongholds of anxiety, which subsequently enables us to effectively commune with God in prayer. So why is it so difficult to stop worrying? For most chronic worriers, the anxious thoughts are fueled by the beliefs—both negative and positive—they hold about worrying. On the negative side, you may believe that your constant worrying is harmful, that it’s going to drive you crazy or affect your physical health. Paul and Jesus explicitly command us not to be anxious, so to be anxious is a sin. Jesus says: “Do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, nor about your body, what you will put on” (Matthew 6:25).