Philippians 4:6 "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God."
Jesus says, "For this reason I say to you, do not be anxious for your life, as to what you shall eat, or what you shall drink; nor for your body, as to what you shall put on." Verse 31 says the same thing, "Do not be anxious then, saying 'What shall we eat?' or 'What shall we drink?'
The bible does not state what causes anxiety, because God considers anxiety to be a crisis of faith. The belief here is that anxiety shows that the person has not yet been able to put full trust in God, because fear itself is something that is meant to be relinquished as every person is meant to be part of God's plan.
The above verses (and others) about anxiety find their home in Hebrews 11:1 and what it tells us about faith. Anxiety in and of itself isn't sinful. Not trusting God is sinful. It's sinful to live as if you need to take care of yourself because you can't trust God to provide.
Isaiah 35:4
"Say to those who have an anxious heart, 'Be strong; fear not! Behold, your God will come with vengeance, with the recompense of God. He will come and save you.'
Lay Your Burdens Down. As a Christian, don't fight or wrestle with your fears, hand them over to Jesus, moment by moment. Take time to read through Romans 5:1-6 and 1 Peter 1:1-7.
Often anxiety and/or worry has been looked upon as an "un-Christian" feeling to have. But The Anxious Christian conveys the message that anxiety can actually be helpful in our spiritual formation, and that God can use anxiety as a catalyst to move people forward in their life of faith.
Anxiety disorders are a type of mental health condition. Anxiety makes it difficult to get through your day. Symptoms include feelings of nervousness, panic and fear as well as sweating and a rapid heartbeat. Treatments include medications and cognitive behavioral therapy.
Harmful Anxiety
High levels of anxiety can cause spiritual impairment as well. When your anxiety is out of control, it is difficult to discern the Spirit's promptings.
Yes, good Christians can get anxious. All Christians struggle and suffer. It's important to grasp that we were created with nervous systems designed to respond to the trials and traumas of life.
Dear God, as I lay me down to sleep, relax the tension of my body; calm the restlessness of my mind; still the thoughts which worry and perplex me. Help me to rest myself and all my problems in your strong and loving arms.
“Sacred anxiety characterizes the dread of death, the mystery of life, and our encounter with the ultimate,” he said. “This is anxiety on a cosmic level, an existential anxiety about our place in the universe.”
Christianity teaches values that promote less anxiety, specifically because the beliefs in Christianity runs directly counter to the issues that cause anxiety. For example: Fear of the Unknown The bible teaches that fear of the unknown shows a lack of faith in God.
God can heal us from anything, even anxiety.
Nothing is impossible for Him (Luke 1:37).
How do we send our anxiety to God? First, Conclusively: “cast” refers to “once and for all, throw our burdens to Jesus!” When the worries of life press us down, we do not have to bear them! Thank God, He is willing to carry our load. Thirdly, notice “all your anxiety.” He tells us to give Him everything!
The night before Jesus was going to be crucified, He experienced the highest form of anxiety possible. And The ways He went to battle this anxiety are exactly the ways we should do it. Luke 22:39 And he came out and went, as was his custom, to the Mount of Olives, and the disciples followed him.
Spiritual practices like prayer or meditation can help you quiet the mind and focus on the present so you can let go of the negative chatter that's fueling your anxiety. You'll feel a sense of purpose. Cultivating your spirituality can help you uncover what's most important in your life.
There is a multitude of sources that could be triggering your anxiety, such as environmental factors like a job or personal relationship, medical conditions, traumatic past experiences – even genetics plays a role, points out Medical News Today. Seeing a therapist is a good first step. You can't do it all alone.
A Faith-Filled Response to Anxiety
We can and must try to cast our anxieties on the Lord and ask for his Spirit to see us through dark nights of worry when sleep will not come. God does care for us. It is not always easy to rest in this truth, but we can trust God's faithfulness above all other things.
Anxiety may be caused by stress, whether from a major life event or the accumulated effect of small everyday stressors. Anxiety can also come with medical conditions, such as heart disease, diabetes, asthma, or thyroid disorders, that need treatment.
Altogether, prayer with the aim of showing devotion to God could decrease anxiety by reminding individuals that there is a God who cares about our worship.
The Connection with Prayer
So 1 Peter 5:7 says, "Cast your anxiety on God by trusting that he cares for you." And Philippians 4:6 says, "Cast your anxiety on the Lord by praying and letting your requests be made known to him." The connection is simple. Trusting that God cares about your anxiety is expressed in prayer.