Jesus said, “Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself” (Matthew 6:34). Living free from anxiety does not mean having no problems, but knowing how to place our problems in the hands of the One who cares for us.
5 Reasons Not to Be Anxious
Here are five reasons from God’s Word that help us live without anxiety, even on our hardest days. These reasons come from Jesus’ words to His troubled disciples in John 14:1–17: “Do not let your hearts be troubled.”
Vietnam Evangelical Covenant Church – It seems to me that in the most desperate moments, when turmoil fills the heart because of family, marriage or health problems, church or work problems, in those moments the only remedy is trusting God. Not only does it work out in the end, but you will be with Him always in the most intimate fellowship, and right now He has not abandoned you. He has given you a Helper.
Notice, and I love this, He did not give you an observer, as if to say, “I’m watching. I’m right there beside you, just watching.” That is not what I need. People are already watching me! I don’t need one more person watching me. I need a Helper, an Advocate, a Comforter, a Counselor, One who stands beside me, in me, over me, under me, around me and works through me, because I cannot figure it out or get through it on my own. Whatever problem is causing unholy turmoil, do not let your heart be troubled.
1. Trust God, because He has a place prepared for you in the Father’s house.
2. Do not let your heart be troubled, because Jesus has prepared a place for you by opening a way there and removing every obstacle, especially your sin.
3. Do not let your heart be troubled, because Jesus Himself is your dwelling place, and He has promised to come and take you to Himself. It isn’t that He will take you to some room out there. Who wants a room? I don’t need a room; I need a Person. A room means you are in a house, and Jesus is your room.
4. Do not let your heart be troubled, because the Father and Jesus are one, so if you have Jesus, you have the Father.
5. And finally, you have Jesus now because He sends the Holy Spirit to you: the Spirit of God, the Spirit of Christ, the Spirit of truth. And He is not an observer. He is the all-powerful Helper for every problem you face tonight, the problems of tomorrow, even death and resurrection.
Learning to Live Without Anxiety Every Day
Whenever anxiety appears, try pausing and turning it into prayer. Philippians 4:6–7 teaches us to present every request to God with thanksgiving, and His peace will guard our hearts.
Write down what is worrying you, and next to each item, write one of God’s promises. This small habit helps your mind shift from the problem to the One who solves problems.
If anxiety persists and affects your health or sleep, don’t hesitate to share with a pastor, family member or professional. God often uses the people around us to support us.
Living free from anxiety is a journey of learning to trust. Every time you hand a burden to God and find Him faithful, your faith grows stronger for the next time.
You may also like: 15 Bible Verses About Anxiety and 5 Ways to Pray to Defeat Fear.
Prayer
Father, You know everything we need. We give You our worries. Grant us Your peace so that we live free from anxiety, trusting You day by day. In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
Article: Translation Team – Communications Ministry, Vietnam Evangelical Covenant Church
Adapted from: DesiringGod.org
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