Fear and AnxietyНамуна

Rest in God's faithfulness

Anxiety is a very real, physiological (body) response to a perceived threat. It activates our fight-or-flight system and makes our body highly stressed. Anxiety typically shows itself when we feel that we lack control of a situation. An unexpected circumstance might pop up, there might be a threat to our future livelihood, or we might be walking into a situation where we don’t know what to expect. This is enough to trigger the fight-or-flight system.

Jesus came to earth to demonstrate the Father’s love for us, reminding us that He cares for us and sees everything we go through in our lives. Whilst the trials and situations we experience can feel huge and overwhelming, the Bible tells us to cast all our anxieties upon Him, reminding ourselves that He loves us. For ‘Which of you fathers, if your son asks for a fish, will give him a snake instead?’ (Luke 11:11).

Rest today in God's faithfulness and love. Cast all your troubles and anxieties upon Him, trusting His holy power to strengthen and walk with you.

Written by EMMA BARRON