"Anxities and Fears"

Many live with worries and fears. Their lives are dominated by such. Recently I was speaking with an individual and they shared with me that the stay in their homes except for going to the grocery store and basic essentials. I asked why and their response: "Our world is filled with so much violence and hatred that you could be killed at any time." Their fears had driven them to a point of withdrawal from society.

The first century people lived in a time of extreme violence. The Jews that followed Paul from town to town to discredit his teachings to the point of taking him outside and having in stoned in one place, leaving him for dead. Just read Heb. 11 and we will see what many went through in their lives because of their faith in Jesus. We aren't even close today to any of this. How does one overcome fear and anxieties that hound us? How do we overcome our worries in this world?

Fear and anxiety can only be overcome by knowing that we can trust God knows we need certain things and He will always act in our best interest! Jesus taught that in Matt. 6 not to worry about food, clothing and the basic needs of life. How can I keep from it? Because God knows our needs and we need to walk with Him, trusting Him in every aspect of our lives, putting Him first and He will automatically meet those needs. One has to know God will do as He says.

When we are hit with anxieties many crumble under the pressures of life. Anxiety attacks are more common than ever and we have seem to be at a loss for direction to overcoming. Where do many turn? Medications! That's the answer of the world. But in reading that New Testament and all the physical attacks and difficulties the brethren faced, how did they make it? Paul provides the answer from the Lord: "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 comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." (Phil. 2:6-7) We must know God! God speaks if you will trust Me, give those to Me then I will respond. You make the move to the Lord and the Lord will be there guarding the mind and heart! That's a promise. It is either true or the Lord lied to everyone of us. What do you think?