"for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control" 2 Timothy 1:7
"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
It's easy to look around at the world and feel fearful. But God says do not fear. With God we are strengthened, He gave us a spirit of power and love and self control. I know I am not the only one that is quick to act out of my own fear sometimes, but I find that in the moments when I can take a step back, pray and ask for peace I am able to make more level-headed decisions and not react harshly. God never says that we won't be fearful or experience worry, anxiety, etc. but if we trust Him, He will guide us through dealing with these negative emotions and help us find the joy in each day.
However, when things become too unmanageable and difficult to deal with, it is okay to seek help in the form of a therapist, pastor, counselor, etc. Going to therapy is one of the best things I do for myself. When things feel unbearable, when I struggle to lift my anxieties up to God, my therapist is there to help me look deeper and let go of the negative things I am holding on to.
My takeaway today is that God did not design us to live in fear. Fear often makes us react harshly and is unhealthy for our wellbeing. Lift your fears and anxieties up to God, who loves you so unconditionally. There is nothing on this planet that surprises God. He knows what tomorrow will look like and what next week will look like, and next month and next year. By worrying about tomorrow we are taking away the joys of today.
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