God doesn’t want us to be worried or anxious.

Life can be overwhelming at times. We all go through difficult times. It’s hard to have peace if we’re worried/anxious about our health, bills, family or just trying to make it through the day. There is hope for us to have peace through all of our trials. If we pray and seek God about our problems, he’ll answer us. Psalms 34:4 says “I sought the lord, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears.” That lets us know that God is for us. He will help us.

Worry and anxiety takes our lives out of focus. Negative thoughts cause us to worry. Fear cause us to be anxious. These things can take our mind off of God. They also block us from being thankful for our blessings. 1 Peter 5:7 says “Cast all of your cares on him because he cares for you.” God cares for us and he doesn’t want us to worry. We can turn to God and trust him for all of our needs.

Anxiousness makes us worry about things that haven’t happened. Our worries seem bigger in our minds if that’s all we’re focused on. During the times we feel overwhelmed, we should remember, there’s no problem we face that’s too big for God. Psalms 55: 16 says “As for me, I will call upon God; and the Lord shall save me.” We can call on God anytime, he will hear us. He’s always there to listen to us no matter the time of day/night. He will hear us.

Philippians 4:8 says, “Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, whatever things are right, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy- meditate on these things.” Our minds should be focused on the good things, so there is no room for worry or anxiety. When we think on the good in our lives we become thankful. By doing so we allow God’s peace to live in our hearts.

“Is there anything to hard for God?” The answer is, NO. God will lift any burden that we carry. He is our way maker, healer, hope and strong tower. We don’t have to be afraid. He’s always here for us. We don’t have to be overtaken by worried or anxiousness. We have a God that cares about our lives. Keep your head up and focus on your blessings. Trust God and you will win every battle you face. Be encouraged and thankful. May God bless and keep you.