When you are troubled by bouts of anxiety, remembering God's loving oversight can quell every trepidation. We are to prayerfully leave the cares of this world with Him ...
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. (Philippians 4:6-7)
Blindly intervening in an attempt to bring relief displays a lack of faith. You are, in essence, saying ... 'Lord, I don’t believe you can take care of me, so I’m going to take matters into my own hands'.
Then, when things end badly, shame and regret only compound the hurt. Choose instead to obey Peter's admonition ...
Humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. (1 Peter 5:6-7)
There is absolutely no greater source of spiritual well-being than that which comes from the Son of God ...
Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light. (Matthew 11:28-30)
If you've never surrendered your life to Christ's Lordship, frequent episodes of anxiety are inevitable. Your disquieted soul lives between two thieves ... the regrets of yesterday and the worries of tomorrow.
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