Do not be anxious
Anxiety affects everyone in one way or another. Anxiety is defined as distress or uneasiness of mind caused by fear of danger or misfortune. Anxiety has become a part of our life style. We are used to obtain everything fast and easy. For that reason we get anxious because of trivial things such as traffic jams, waiting at a doctor’s office, or even when our favorite team is losing. We can also get anxious because of more important things like finances and health.
What do all these things have in common? No matter how worried you are, worrying will not help solve anything.
So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. – Matthew 6:31-33
We only get one thing when we get anxious: lack of peace. Anxiousness can also lead to health problems. So why being anxious? The only way to avoid anxiety is if you have the confidence that your problem is going to be somehow solved. We can have that confidence. Jesus told us not to worry for the basic things of life such as food, clothe and shelter, because if we seek God and his kingdom he will take care of these.
But what happens when there are problem other than those described in Matthew 6:31-33? What if there is really no solution to our problem?
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, 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. – Philippians 4:6-7
A problem might not look as big when compared to a bigger problem. For example, being late for a meeting is nothing when compared to not having money to pay the mortgage.
Similarly, there is no big problem in this world when compared to Eternal Life. That is why the bible tells us not to be anxious about anything. For those who trust in God there is only one thing they can do with their problems: take them to God in prayer. And this confidences becomes so strong that we thank God even if our problem is not solved. Why? Because in the worst case, all our problems will be left behind when we inherit eternal life (John 3:16).
The result of our trust in God is peace which transcends all understanding, guarding our hearts and minds in Jesus.
Do you want to trade your anxiety for peace? Trust your life and your problems to God.
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