God says that He has “loved you with an everlasting love” (Jeremiah 31:3). An accurate understanding of love begins with God’s love, and the Bible is not short on descriptions of His love. When you’re anxious, you may be tempted to believe that God doesn’t love you, or you may be tempted to act unloving toward others. This refers to whatever is beautiful or attractive whatever promotes love and peace.“I want you to understand what really matters, so that you may live pure and blameless lives until the day of Christ’s return” (Philippians 1:10 NLT). Ask yourself: Is my anxiety leading me to God – to His presence, His Word, His people? In what ways is my anxiety leading me away from God – tempting me to doubt God, control others, or sin?.Allow your fears and worries to drive you to God. Anxiety can lead us to God (running to Him for help and strength) or away from God (seeking to control things seeking relief through escapism, busyness, drugs, alcohol, pornography, etc.). God often uses trials and difficult circumstances to purify us and refine our character (see 1 Peter 1:6–7). This refers to whatever is holy or free from sin whatever is uncorrupted and untainted by sin.“Do what is right and good in the Lord‘s sight” (Deuteronomy 6:18). Ask yourself: What does God say is the right thing to do in my circumstance? What will happen if I do what is right – and what will happen if I do what is wrong or unwise? Who can help me do what’s right?.But what feels right and what is right are often different. Anxiety can cloud our thoughts and intensify our emotions, so we may be tempted to do whatever “feels right” to relieve anxiety. Also translated “just,” this refers to what aligns with God’s character, law, or standards.“Call on me in the day of trouble I will deliver you, and you will honor me” (Psalm 50:15). Ask yourself: What is the respectful thing to do in my situation? Is there someone I trust and respect who I can talk to about my anxiety? What can I do that will honor the Lord?.Being honorable relates to qualities of honesty, sincerity, integrity, faithfulness, self-control and trustworthiness. Also translated as “noble,” this refers to someone or something that is dignified or worthy of respect – the kind of character that leaders in the church should possess (see 1 Timothy 3:8,11 Titus 2:2).“I have chosen the way of truth I have set Your ordinances before me” (Psalm 119:30 HCSB). Ask yourself: What is true and accurate about my situation? What does God say I should do (or not do)? What promises of God or attribute of God can speak to my situation?.Fill your mind with His Word and meditate on it regularly until it becomes an automatic response. Jesus said that God’s Word is truth (John 17:17), so identify passages from the Bible that speak to your situation and to God’s character. ![]() This refers to whatever corresponds to reality.Think through and answer the questions related to the 8 characteristics listed in Philippians 4:8. Use this exercise to help focus and control your thoughts when you’re anxious. When people think about traveling to the past, they worry about accidentally changing the present, but no one in the present really thinks they can radically change the future.Below is a practical exercise from our Keys for Living book on Anxiety. A telephone makes sound travel faster than the speed of sound.ġ7. Most of the sky is actually below your feet.ġ6. Punishment for honesty is what makes us lie.ġ5. If you had $1 for every year the universe has existed (approximately 13.8 billion years), you wouldn't even make the top 50 on the Forbes list.ġ4. Tapes has "A" and "B" sides so it only made sense to transition to "CDs."ġ3. A single one has the potential to eliminate the carbon emissions of an entire human over the course of their lifetime.ġ2. Condoms are one of the most environmentally friendly things invented by man. Fitbits are just like Tamagotchis, except the stupid little creature you have to keep alive is yourself.ġ0. Technically almost every mirror you buy at a store is in used condition.ġ1. The object of golf is to play the least amount of golf.ĩ. Your car keys have travelled further than your car.Ĩ. We were taught as kids to not get in strangers cars or meet strangers from the Internet, and now we literally summon strangers from the Internet and get in their cars.Ħ. When you drink alcohol, you are just borrowing happiness from tomorrow.ħ. ![]() 'Coffee flavored water' doesn't sound good but that's what coffee is.ĥ. When you buy and eat half a chicken, you are secretly sharing a meal with a stranger.Ĥ. The purpose of a lock is to turn a door into a wall.Ģ. At age 30, you've spent a month having birthdays.ģ. Struggling to fall asleep? Distract yourself with these 17 deep thoughts and drift off to sleep.ġ.
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