( A follow up to “Doubts?”)
Today in church I really felt Gods presence. Today the pastor preached about anxiety, and frankly, I have been having a lot of anxiety recently. My anxiety isn’t just about this trip, but also other things going on I’m my life.
What is the root of anxiety? The answer is pride. As humans we are too prideful to hand over our issues which then causes us to have anxiety. Our pride makes us hide in the shadows and prevents us from putting our full trust in God. A few years ago I finally accepted the fact that I could not handle everything on my own, so I started to open up to my parents which was so helpful. It helped me realize that I’m not alone and the world isn’t against me. With this sermon my eyes were really opened to how true it is that God holds me in his hands.
1 Peter 5:7
Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.
God has called us to cast all of our worries and anxieties on him so that he can clear our minds and continue to follow him wholeheartedly. Today during worship I prayed a prayer that I never tight I would. I prayed for God to take all my anxiety about preparing for the trip, the fundraising for the trip, my family, my future, and events leading up to my take off, onto God so that I can have a clear mind to focus on him and his plans for me. I put aside my worries into his uplifting hands.
Philippians 4:6-7
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.
