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Apr 18, 2023 · Engage. Paul was a living embodiment of divine power and human cooperation in the conquest of anxiety. When we read through Paul’s letter to the Philippians, which is both a friendship letter and thank-you note, we meet in Paul a man full of divine joy (1:4, 18, 25), gratitude (4:18), and concern for others (2:19–23).
Feb 5, 2021 · Here are three truths to rehearse next time you feel anxious. You Are Not Trapped. 6 “Do not be anxious about anything…”. Anxiety entraps. It makes you feel like you cannot escape, and so you fixate again and again on what is making you anxious to try to gain some control, only to become more entrapped.
May 14, 2023 · When the peace of God guards our hearts and minds, in him we can find rest for our souls even in the midst of life’s anxious circumstances. Paul’s understanding of prayer teaches us that when anxiety comes, if we approach God, ask Him to meet our needs and desires, and give Him thanks for His grace and provision, then we will receive His peace.
Jan 14, 2024 · Anxiety is Common, Even Among Heroes of the Faith. It’s easy to idealize biblical heroes and think they had it all together. But the truth is that many major figures like King David, Elijah, Jeremiah, and Paul experienced intense anxiety at times. Recognizing this can help us feel less alone when anxiety hits.
- Martha
- Job
- Jonah
- King David
- Elijah
- Moses
Martha is a significant New Testament figure, a friend of Jesus, and someone many women can identify. She is mentioned in Scripture three times. She lived in Bethany with her sister, Mary, and her brother, Lazarus, whom Jesus raised from the dead. The story she is commonly associated with is one referenced in Luke 10. She is in Bethany, a small tow...
Job suffered from anxiety after many personal losses. First, he lost his material possessions, then all of his children. Then he was devastated by a grievous physical affliction. He broke out in painful boils. The Bible tells us, “Job opens his mouth and cursed the day of his birth…Why did I not die at birth, come forth from the womb, and expire?.....
Possibly the reason for this was because Assyria was a continual threat to Israel’s existence, and the prophet hoped that this threat would disappear in their destruction. This is seen in Jonah’s words, “Therefore now O Lord, take, I pray thee, my life from me for it is better for me to die than to live” (Jonah 4:3). The truth is, Jonah could have ...
Even kings suffer with anxiety. King David was “a man after God’s own heart” (Acts 13:22). Israel’s most illustrious kind – a giant killer from his youth – and here was also a man given to anxiety amid his suffering. As related in some of the Psalms, the anxieties of David stem from any of several probable causes. If you have ever been anxious, you...
Elijah grew anxious when he was rebuked while he was anticipating a moment of triumph. His lofty hopes were crushed; he became sick at heart. Up until this point, Elijah had been the epitome of spiritual courage. He now collapses, runs away when Israel most needs his leadership, possibly missing the chance for national repentance, and turns suicida...
Moses was worn out. He was weary. He had a lot on him. Think about it. God had come to him in the desert in a burning bush that was not consumed and had told Moses to go get the children of Israel and bring them out of Egypt. Moses tried to tell God that he was not the man for the job. He just knew that God was mistaken. Then God went ahead and ins...
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His life was full of fear and trembling (1Cor.2:3). His preaching brought him frequent beatings, cursings and imprisonments (2Cor.11:23-28). He remained strong in spite of those things -- things probably more serious than what typically frustrates us today. Paul's frustration as a new Christian.
Oct 22, 2024 · David’s struggle with anxiety is a recurring theme in his life, especially during the years when he was fleeing from King Saul. In many of the Psalms, David expressed his deep fears and anxieties while being pursued. Yet, through these Psalms, he also demonstrated a profound trust in God. In Psalm 56:3, David states, “When I am afraid, I ...
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