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Finding Peace Devotional ; Giving Up Anixety 9th October

Giving Up Anxiety

Anxiety is a problem we all will deal with at one time or another. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus said: 

Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? (Matt. 6:25-26)

The Greek word for “anxious” in this passage means “distracted.” It’s a word that refers to uncertainty. That’s what anxiety produces in us. It gives us a feeling of, What next? It’s a feeling that the rug has been pulled out from underneath us and we have no idea if we’re going to fall, how hard, in what direction, or onto what.

The word “anxious” is also translated as “worry” in the Bible. For many people, worry has become a way of life. If that describes you, I encourage you to read again the words of Jesus. His words are not a suggestion—they’re a command.

You may say, “I can’t help feeling anxious, I’ve always been a worrier.” I’ve heard that from many people through the years. My response is, “Yes you can.”

There’s nothing about a circumstance that automatically creates anxiety. Anxiety occurs because of the way we respond to a problem or troubling situation. Your ability to choose is part of God’s gift of free will to every human being. You can choose how you feel. You can choose what you think about, and you can choose how you will respond to a circumstance. It certainly isn’t God’s purpose for you to feel anxious—He doesn’t allow situations in your life so you’ll have anxiety.

The Father may allow a situation in your life to develop stronger faith, grow and mature, or change a bad habit or negative attitude. But God doesn’t set you up for anxiety. He’s always at work to bring you to a place where you’ll trust Him more, obey Him more fully, and receive more of His blessings.

You can fall into a downward spiral of anxiety. Or you can say, “Father, I bring this to You. It’s beyond my control. I feel helpless in this situation, but You have the power to change what I’m facing. You love me perfectly, and I’m trusting You to handle what concerns me in the way You see fit.

I know whatever You’ve planned for me is for my good. I look forward to seeing the way You choose to express Your love, wisdom, and power.”

Friend, this is the way of peace—the road out of anxiety and worry.

“Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes?  Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?

Matthew 6:25‭-‬26 NIV

For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.

2 Timothy 1:7 NIV

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When Satan Attacks

Bible verses to help fight when Satan and the forces of evil are attacking me

The devil is a jealous being. He doesn't want you to grow closer to God so he will do what it takes to tempt you into doing the wrong things. Sometimes, he wins, but the keyword here is sometimes. The sad thing is that the devil is relentless. He will not stop until he breaks your faith and leads you far away from God. His antics will truly test you. So if you feel like the devil is attacking you, here are the Bible verses to keep in mind to help you fight back.

1 Peter 5:8-9

Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in your faith and in the knowledge that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kinds of suffering.

The first important thing you must always do is to be alert. Be aware that the devil is always prowling around you and waiting for his chance to take advantage of your weaknesses. You must not be complacent because evil is persistent. By being alert and aware, you can protect yourself better from anything that the devil will attack you with. Once you're aware, stay faithful and use your faith to resist whatever the devil is doing. Find comfort in knowing that there are others like you, being tested, being tempted. Win this fight for the Lord.

Psalm 44:5

Through You, we will push back our adversaries, through Your name we will trample down those who rise up against us.

This verse acknowledges that there is only one way to beat the devil, and that is through God. Use this verse to remind you that God is the ultimate source of strength to win this war. Be confident enough to seek the Lord's help. And when you do, be confident in pushing back the devil and beating him.

2 Chronicles 20:15

This is what the Lord says to you: 'Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army. For the battle is not yours, but God's.

It is understandable that Christians may feel intimated with evil. That's because we doubt or second guess ourselves when faced with tests and challenges. However, this self-doubt is exactly why the devil attacks us. It is important that you will not fear evil because you know that God is fighting with you. Know that the war is between God and Satan, you're caught in between. Whatever Satan does, it is to hurt God. If the devil is successful in destroying your faith, this will hurt God tremendously. So be courageous because God always wins the battles.

James 4:7

Submit yourselves to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

Another important verse to remember is this one. It is vital that you fully submit and surrender to the Lord. He cannot help you if you go into this half-hearted, and God will know either way. Put your full trust in Him and He will not let you down and forsake you. As long as you believe that the Lord will fight the fight for you, it will be easier to resist the devil.

It's not easy to always be on your toes and create a shield around you for protection. But as children of God, we are part of this war and we shall do our part. Let the Word of God be your weapon and let God be the unrelenting will inside you to keep fighting!