How to Handle Anxiety When Life Feels Out of Control

In this deeply pastoral and timely message, Pastor Jeffrey Johnson steps away from his usual series to speak directly into the lives of a church facing sickness, uncertainty, and emotional burdens. Preaching from 1 Peter 5:6–7, he offers a biblical remedy for anxiety that doesn’t dismiss our struggles but speaks peace into them.Drawing a vivid comparison between our fears and the fragile cries of infants, Pastor Johnson highlights our common desire for control—and the panic we feel when it slips away. With clarity and compassion, he invites listeners to take God's twofold prescription: submit under His mighty hand and trust His tender hand.This sermon emphasizes that God’s sovereign power is not distant or cold but intimately caring. His strong hand upholds us, and His gentle hand soothes us. Through stories, illustrations, and heartfelt appeals, Pastor Johnson reminds us that our burdens can be cast onto a God who truly cares and promises peace even in the storm.If you’re walking through anxiety, loss of control, or spiritual fatigue, this message is a powerful call to rest in the loving sovereignty of God.