24. How to Trust God in Anxiety When Fear of the Unknown Steals Your Peace as a Christian Mom

Are you struggling with fear of the unknown and feeling anxious because life feels out of control? Have you been stuck in anxiety spirals and unable to shut off your thoughts about the future? Do you want to trust God in anxiety and feel calm, present, and mentally at peace? In today’s episode, we’re talking about how to trust God in anxiety when you feel fear of the unknown and lack of control. I’m sharing a personal story from my own life about the season when I left teaching to stay home with my girls, even though I had no idea how everything would work financially. We’ll look at Ruth and Habakkuk and talk about what it means to trust God one step at a time when the future feels uncertain. I’m also sharing a simple psychology perspective on why uncertainty can feel so triggering in the mind and body, plus practical encouragement for the mom who feels overwhelmed, mentally exhausted, and unable to turn her brain off. Highlights from this episode: ⭐️ Why fear of the unknown can trigger anxiety spirals and overthinking ⭐️ What Habakkuk teaches us about trusting God before provision is visible ⭐️ How Ruth models quiet faithfulness in an uncertain season ⭐️ A personal story of obedience, financial fear, and God’s little-by-little provision ⭐️ A simple nervous system perspective on why uncertainty feels so hard ⭐️ Practical ways to respond when anxiety about the future starts rising Scriptures Referenced: ✝️ Habakkuk 3:17–19 ✝️ Ruth ✝️ Matthew 6:34 ✝️ Proverbs 3:5–6 Connect with Rachel Website: www.faithoveranxietyformoms.com Next Steps: 1️⃣ Ask yourself: what am I actually afraid of right now? 2️⃣ Surrender the outcome to God and focus on the next faithful step. 3️⃣ Share this episode with a mom who needs encouragement today. 4️⃣ Follow the show so you don’t miss future episodes Xoxo, Rachel 💜