WHAT ARE YOU ANXIOUS ABOUT?

Are you anxious about future events, performance on tests, or financial concerns? These are common experiences for many people. To be “Anxious for Nothing,” as mentioned in Philippians 4:6, involves a spiritual and practical approach.

I have had these feelings many times and I use the strategies below to help manage such anxieties:

REJOICE ALWAYS 

Bring your concerns to God in prayer, laying them at the Father’s feet. Rejoicing in the Lord can shift your focus from worries to God’s sovereignty.

PRAYER & PETITION

Bring your concerns to God in prayer, laying them at His feet. This act of surrender can help alleviate the burden of anxiety.

THANKSGIVING

Cultivate a spirit of gratitude. Reflect on past blessings and answered prayers to bolster your faith in God’s provision.

AVOID COMPARISONS

Remember that you are uniquely created for a specific purpose. Comparing yourself to others can lead to discontent and anxiety.

HUMBLE TRUST

Humble yourself under God’s mighty hand, trusting in His timing and plan for your life as stated in 1 Peter 5:6.

REFLECT ON GOD'S WORD

Regularly reading and meditating on Scriptures like Philippians can provide comfort and guidance during anxious times.

GRATITUDE LIST

When feeling anxious, write down things you’re grateful for. This can help shift your perspective from worry to appreciation.

ACKNOWLEDGE GOD'S POWER

Remind yourself of times when God has provided for you in the past reinforcing the belief that He can do the impossible (Luke 1:37). 

By integrating these spiritual and practical steps, such as managing your time effectively, setting realistic goals, and seeking support from a mentor, pastor, healthy family, and friends, and sometimes a professional, you can work toward being anxious for nothing.

Remember it’s a journey, and each step you take is progress.