#1,526: Our Struggle with Anxiety

Anxiety is a false prophet - It offers false solutions, makes false promises, and offers false predictions. Anxiety leaves us with an open-ended question…what if?Main Points:1.  If you have battled anxiety. You are not alone. We all struggle from time to time, whether as a way of life or due to particular circumstances beyond our control. It brings about physical reactions like shaking, increased heart rate, shortness of breath, sweating, frustration, and anger. Even depression can be linked to a series of anxieties we experience in life.2. Paul is saying that when you take your burdens, your concerns, and even your anxious thoughts to the Lord, he replaces your worries with something much greater: peace that passes all human understanding. And he says this peace of God will guard your heart and mind.3. When your heart is anxious, turn to Jesus, who can calm any fear.Today’s Scripture Verses:“Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts.” (Psalm 139:23)2 Timothy 1:7 - “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.”“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.” (Philippians 4:6-7)Luke 12:22 - “Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life…”Quick Links:Donate to support this podcastLeave a review on Apple PodcastsGet a copy of The 5 Minute Discipleship JournalConnect on SocialJoin The 5 Minute Discipleship Facebook Group