{"id":1134,"date":"2021-05-01T16:57:23","date_gmt":"2021-05-01T16:57:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.doctormomx4.com\/?p=1134"},"modified":"2021-05-01T16:57:25","modified_gmt":"2021-05-01T16:57:25","slug":"the-antidote-to-anxiety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.doctormomx4.com\/?p=1134","title":{"rendered":"The Antidote to Anxiety"},"content":{"rendered":"

Today’s world is full of anxiety….and full of anxious people. \u00a0Anxiety is not a pleasant state, and can lead to all sorts of health problems, but in a world full of trouble, what is the answer? \u00a0How does one keep from being anxious? \u00a0How do you have peace in such troubled times?<\/p>\n

There is an answer to this question, but it is not popular. \u00a0The answer goes against everything the world believes and teaches. \u00a0That is because the answer does not come from within ourselves. \u00a0It is nothing we can accomplish or even understand on our own. \u00a0It starts with acknowledging Truths that the world has totally rejected. \u00a0Of course that is why anxiety is so prevalent.<\/p>\n

First of all, to not be anxious you have to recognize that you are not in control. \u00a0It is not up to you to make everything that is wrong, right. \u00a0It is not within your power to fix all things, including all your own problems, or even yourself. \u00a0That is a relief in one sense.<\/p>\n

Secondly, if we are not in charge, then who is? \u00a0The world does not acknowledge God but He is still in charge. \u00a0Even though we humans, in our naivety and pride have decided that there is no creator, He has not gone anywhere. \u00a0As Psalm 2 says, “He who sits in the heavens laughs.”<\/p>\n

God is true and His truth covers and effects ALL things. \u00a0He has control over every rainbow in the sky and every devastating earthquake. \u00a0God rules science which is, \u00a0in its truest sense, \u00a0our discovery of “the laws or creation ordinances by which God structured the world.” (quote from Total Truth, Pg 35 by Nancy Pearson) \u00a0 We have made it something else.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Thirdly, to escape anxiety, we need to KNOW this God.<\/p>\n

Jesus, when He was on earth, made the statement “No<\/span> one<\/span> can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him.” (John6:44). Tell God you want to get to know Him. \u00a0Christ came to give you peace and take away your anxiety.<\/p>\n

John 14:27<\/a> <\/strong>– Peace<\/span> I<\/span> leave with you<\/span>; my Peace<\/span> I<\/span> give<\/span> to<\/span> you. Not as the world<\/strong> gives do I<\/span> give<\/span> to\u00a0<\/span>you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.<\/p>\n

So, if you would like to find the antidote to anxiety, come to Jesus. \u00a0He is real. He knows how messed up you are and He loves you. \u00a0 Give your life to Him along will all of your anxiety. \u00a0 The battle belongs to the Lord. \u00a0He will gradually take your fears as you learn to trust Him. \u00a0 This world will never be “fixed” as long as God’s creation is in rebellion against Him. \u00a0But that does not mean that individually, we cannot abide in His presence and peace, even in the midst of turmoil and chaos.<\/p>\n

Then your prayer will join with others …… THY KINGDOM COME AND THY WILL BE DONE, ON EARTH AS IT IS IN HEAVEN!<\/p>\n

PS – Anxiety can take many different forms. \u00a0Causes of anxiety are numerous and varied. \u00a0Everyone experiences it. Sometimes I am anxious and do not even fully know where the anxiety is coming from. \u00a0It is important to learn HOW to rest in God. \u00a0That is NOT a quick fix and is not something we do naturally. \u00a0 Coming to the end of ourselves and learning to abide in God can be a long and excruciating road. \u00a0It can take a lot of \u00a0time and effort. \u00a0But He promises it is worth it….and avoiding the alternative is worth whatever it takes!<\/p>\n

Let’s discuss some PRACTICAL<\/strong> ways to fight anxiety and pursue the peace of God’s presence in the next blog.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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