Anxiety
Hints, thoughts, and Bible studies about a surrendered Christian life as an anxious person.
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Don’t Be Afraid
True Confessions. When I read Don’t be afraid or Fear not in the Bible, I think of Jesus standing with his hands on his hips, frowning, scolding me. I mean, it’s a command, and it’s a command I break with frightening regularity, so Jesus is disappointed with me, right? Maybe angry? Someone recently helped me see these commands in a different light, and I want to share that light with you. (Thank you Carrie Mars for your devotion Calm Your Anxious Mind.) Picture the scene. You’re in bed in the dark, and a storm is raging outside. Wind pelts the house and rhythmically slaps rain against the windows. Shadows from…
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Safe in God Alone
Those who struggle with mental illness sometimes run into a wall when they look for treatment, as some think that the idea of God Alone caring for us means we can't look to the resources of God's world to help us. But maybe this isn't the right way to see things...
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Ask: Finding Lessons in Suffering
In the midst-or at the end--of suffering, do you ask God what He wanted you to learn? A look at asking God to help you understand what suffering is meant to produce in your life.
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Hidden in God’s house
In Psalm 27 David faces enemies with confidence because he is safe within God's home. What does this mean, and how can we have the same confidence with our enemies?
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Seeking God’s Strength
When I saw the verse from 1 Chronicles on my phone--Search for the Lord and his strength--I froze, knowing this meant something to me right now. This is my search for that meaning...
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Using Music to Calm Anxiety
Using music to calm anxiety isn't new. In this post explore why it works and how to use music both to calm and prevent anxious moments.
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Being Grounded and Being Rooted
Being grounded is a great way to derail anxiety--for the moment. But long-term change comes from being rooted and built up in Christ. Check out grounding and rooting methods and find more peace.
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Get Ready for Advent
Need some ideas for celebrating Advent this year? Take time to slow down, pondering Christ's first coming and anticipating the second. Practical plans and ideas make it easy to celebrate Advent this year.
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Visiting the Ruins: Psalm 74
Psam 74 is a lament over the destruction of the temple and a call for God to defend his people. It also gives us words to use when we feel God is far and has forgotten us.
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Panic Update–Taking Every Thought Captive
By taking every thought captive and using some grounding techniques, I managed to get through an intense bout of panic disorder quickly, and I think I'm stronger now than when I started. This is my story.
