Anxiety

What is Anxiety?
painful or apprehensive uneasiness of mind over an impending or anticipated ill.
fearful concern or interest.
an abnormal and overwhelming sense of apprehension and fear often marked by physiological signs (as sweating, tension, and increased pulse), by doubt concerning the reality and nature of threats, and by self-doubt about one’s capacity to cope with issues.

How do I know if I have a problem with anxiety?
PProverbs 24:10
If you are slack in the day of distress, Your strength is limited.

Unraveling under pressure is a clear indication that you have and anxiety problem.

What is God’s intended posture for us when we face distressful situations?
Isaiah 41:10
‘Do not fear, for I am with you; Do not anxiously look about you, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, surely I will help you, Surely I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.’

Regardless of the situation we face, we must constantly rely on God’s Omni -presence & potency.

Does our relationship with God affect the level of anxiety in our lives?
Jeremiah 17:7,8
“Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord And whose trust is the Lord. “For he will be like a tree planted by the water, That extends its roots by a stream - And will not fear when the heat comes; But its leaves will be green, And it will not be anxious in a year of drought Nor cease to yield fruit.

When we trust in God, He insures us completely.

How do we handle anxiety that is conjured up in our own minds?
2 Corinthians 10:5
We are destroying speculations and every lofty thing raised up against the knowledge of God, and we are taking every thought captive to the obedience of Christ,

If we don’t take control of our thoughts, they will take control of us.

What type of defense do we have over anxiety in reasonably severe situations?
Philippians 4:6-7
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all 1comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Things will happen but if we keep a consistent line of communication with God he will see us through.

Should we be anxious of our punishments from God?
1 John 4:17,18
By this, love is perfected with us, so that we may have confidence in the day of judgment; because as He is, so also are we in this world. There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear 1involves punishment, and the one who fears is not perfected in love.

God’s Love for us will always overshadow His wrath towards us.