HOW TO HANDLE ANXIETY GOD’S WAY 

 If you dealt with anxiety as a child, you may be more prone to anxiety as an adult. I believe God wants to walk with us through every trial or issue, and equip us with truth for our anxious minds. Never say things like, “That’s just how it is,” or “I’ve always been that way.” Don’t fall for the bait of satan by believing the lies of the enemy. 

Jesus promises us in John 10:10 that he has come to bring us life to the fullest, “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.” With God’s help, I don’t personally believe we have to settle for less. Anxiety can get the best of any person, and at times, when listening to someone rehearse something repeatedly, it can cause anxiety in the listener. It leaves you feeling off and can leave you feeling dread, fearful, or wanting to walk away. The mind of an anxious person can get caught in an anxiety loop, circling like a roundabout in a city and going over scenarios that happened or haven’t happened yet or stressing over things that may never happen at all. It’s all crazy making. 

Can you relate somewhat?

Thank God there is hope in Christ. God’s Word is full of comfort, encouragement, and truth for every anxious situation. We don’t have to walk the path alone. Choose to write these truths on your heart that you might return to them when needed. Memorize the Word of God and get it in your head and heart, so that when trouble arises, or anxiety tries to rear itself, the scripture comes up first and foremost. Renew your mind in the Word of God till it becomes part of the very fabric of your precious being. 

I love the verse: “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.” —John 14:27

God gives us His peace and we don’t have to work it up or manufacture our own. 

“Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.”  —1 Peter 5:6-7 

Cast all your cares over on the LORD—because He cares for you! You don’t have to know everything or even understand your circumstances to have peace. Never allow anyone to pull you out of your walk with the LORD. Guard your heart above all else. 

“Do not be anxious about anything, 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 understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” —Philippians 4:6-7 

I love this verse: “For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.” —2 Timothy 1:7 KJV

“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”   —Isaiah 41:10

Remind yourself of the Good News of Jesus Christ. “Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad.” —Proverbs 12:25

If you know anyone struggling with anxiety, send this to them. Encourage one another and spur one another onward in the Christian life. Choose to live one day at a time, fully trusting Jesus. He cares for you. “Take therefore no thought for the morrow; for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.” —Matthew 6:34 KJV

People with anxiety disorders can stem from life challenges, trauma, or even several mental health and neurodevelopment conditions. Pray for yourself. Pray for your family and friends. The enemy of your soul (Satan) always tries to bring eye gouging experiences at a young age in life to leave a personal crippled so they never step into their God-given destiny. Choose life today, trust in Jesus Christ. Choose to align your life with God’s Word and walk with the LORD fully. 

His love and mine, 

Deborah 

Several years ago, I was driving my car on the interstate and a rock came out of nowhere and hit the windshield–cracking it. I called the insurance company and filed the claim, and then heard this rather lengthly explanation as to why they would not and could not replace the same windshield from the factory–(which would cause some of the systems not to work properly.)

Immediately, the HOLY SPIRIT put in my spirit to cast it all over on the LORD. So I told the man (very nicely) that I was simply going to turn this entire situation over to the LORD. He said, “What?” I said, “I am turning this over to the LORD” and headed to the airport for a flight to another state. 

The next day, I went to a lunch with a friend in the city and we walked back to her area of work where I met a total stranger and started helping her select items and talking to her about life. Then my phone rang and it was a representative from the car dealership telling me how much the windshield would cost me since my insurance company’s agent was not being cooperative. I told the rep at the dealership that I was highly disappointed in the insurance company (and named the company) and guess what? The total stranger that I had just met and was helping overheard me and said, “I work for that company and my boss is the head of corporate.” 

She asked me to give her a few minutes. In about three minutes, she handed me her phone after speaking with her boss. I explained what was happening with my situation and he told me that he would handle it. The check was delivered to the dealership to pay for my windshield IN FULL later that day. I was still out of state in New York and before I could even get my car to the dealership, the bill was fully covered. 

Somebody needs to hear this! Cast ALL your cares over on the LORD. If He cares enough to handle a “windshield” problem, how much more does HE CARE about the injustice, the betrayal, the cancer, the family problems, the marriage issue, the financial issue, the physical issue, the depression, or whatever you are facing? Trust the LORD today… cast all your cares over on HIM. He cares for YOU! AMEN. Do it now! (The full story and other encouraging praise reports are in God’s Priceless Treasure…my first book published by Charisma/Creation House Press 2011) available on Amazon.

God bless you!!!!

Dr. Deborah Starczewski

Other books available on Amazon: 

A LEAP OF FAITH by Deborah Starczewski

The MIDNIGHT HOUR by Deborah Starczewski

When we are walking with the LORD in the Light we are honest and trustworthy. The Word of God commands believers to speak truthfully and condemns both lying and making excuses. Proverbs 6:16-19 which lists a lying tongue as one of the things God hates, and Colossians 3:9, which instructs believers not to lie to each other are just a couple verses that make it clear how important it is to God and ought to be to us. Proverbs 12:22 states that lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, while Matthew 16:8 shows us that making excuses is often a sign of reasoning among ourselves instead of trusting God. Read the account of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden and see where reasoning ends up. 

It is written: “Do not lie to each other, since you have taken off your old self with its practices and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator” (Colossians 3:9) and serves as a reminder for believers to abandon deceptive practices. We are called by God to walk in the Light which means we live truthfully with each other because we are new creations in Christ Jesus. 

Putting on the “new self” refers to the transformation that occurs when a person becomes a follower of Jesus Christ, marked by a renewed mind and understanding in the image of God.  As believers, we are encouraged to be honest and truthful in our relationships which reflects the image of God. Proverbs 12:22 contrasts the negative view of deceit and falsehood with God’s favor towards honesty and integrity. We are called to be people of our word and act with faithfulness. 

A foolish man is soon angry, and is hasty in expressing it. He is running like a gerbil on a treadmill to and fro and headed toward mischief. It is wisdom to hate what God hates and love what He loves. It is good for all to dread and detest the sin of lying, and to be governed by honesty in this life. 

Check your own heart today to see if you are walking in the Light.

Don’t stay off course if you are living in sin. Repent and turn to God today! He loves you and wants you to walk with Him. Make certain of your salvation and tell the world about Jesus–He is coming back soon! 

His love and mine,

Deborah