God wants peace for you

Circumstances in life sometimes cause us to feel anxious or depressed. But God is stronger than any difficulty we face, and He will help us through it all. God loves you! Jesus died for you. He has risen and wants to give you a life of freedom. Hold on to those facts. When you feel overwhelmed, first pray and seek the Lord. The Bible says to “cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you” (1 Peter 5:7). God loves you and will help you. He knows your heart and will bring clarity to your confusion.

God gives us medical remedies for biological anxiety and spiritual tools for circumstantial anxiety. Use the button below to connect with someone on our Care Team, or keep reading to learn about the peace God wants for everyone who suffers from anxiety.

What the Bible Says about Stress, Worry & Anxiety

The Apostle Paul, a man who endured unbelievable persecution for his faith, wrote the following words while locked in a prison cell:

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, 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 minds in Christ Jesus. -Philippians 4:6-7

At first glance of this passage, you may ask “Am I supposed to pretend I’m ok and ignore my anxiety?” But the advice we find from Paul here is far from pretending or ignoring. It instead encourages action. Click below to read more.

Peace through prayer

Prayer changes things. We pray because we know God can change our circumstances, but also because it changes our perspective. In Paul’s words: the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Living under constant stress is simply not God’s will for your life. Instead, spend time honestly admitting your fears to Him and ask Him to act in a spirit of thanksgiving. By choosing prayer over panic, you are taking a path toward peace that fosters:

• A Calm Heart as we sense God’s loving care.

• A Clear Mind as we remember that God is much bigger than our circumstances