Tuesday, April 7, 2015

Do not be anxious

Anxiety is one of the human emotions that can lead to psychological problems including depression. As I face the day this beautiful Tuesday morning. I realize how often anxiety catches up with me, especially on a new week. The week being new presents a hosts of challenges. Clients to meet, deadlines to be met, targets to be reached. Office set up also provides its own sets of challenges which can  lead to anxiety. There is that odd person that you are not really getting along with.
The bible is very clear on how it addresses anxiety issues. Philippians 4:6 tells us. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Often we worry about things that are beyond us. Worry and anxiety are very close cousins. These two are not good for a persons well being and personal growth.
The bible again addresses the issue of fear in Luke 12:22 Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat; or about your body, what you will wear. For life is more than food, and the body more than clothes. Consider the ravens: They do not sow or reap, they have no storeroom or barn; yet God feeds them. And how much more valuable you are than birds! Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to your life ? Since you cannot do this very little thing, why do you worry about the rest? 
I was just thinking as I start the fresh week about some of the things that makes us anxious;
We worry a lot about our jobs, families and businesses. What will happen if i lose my job today? will I be able to pay my rent? will my children complete their education? How will I retire? will i be able to pay for my medical bills? What will I eat? 
God says to us that He owns all the gold and all the silver, and a cattle in a thousand hills.
This week as you face the myriad of challenges; just remember that God has you covered. You are His child and He knows you better than you know yourself.
 

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