When Anxiety Rises, Remind Yourself Of Some Things

The prophet Habakkuk lived around the late 7th century B.C. It was a dark time in Jewish history. The Judean king, Josiah, who had abolished idolatry was killed in battle and the nation was turning away from God once again. The prophet is in despair as he talks to God:

Plundering and violence are before me; there is strife, and contention arises. Therefore the law is powerless, and justice never goes forth. For the wicked surround the righteous; therefore perverse judgment proceeds.  

‭‭Habakkuk‬ ‭1‬:‭3‬-‭4‬ ‭

As I was reading this, it reminded me of the world we live in today. Biblical values are being canceled and labeled hate speech. What is “right” is based upon a culture that is constantly shifting based upon what “feels right.” It’s difficult to even know what to say that won’t be deemed offensive by the speech police. Anxiety is at an all-time high, which is not surprising considering the soul-starvation of a culture who has excluded God and His Word. Of course our anxiety mechanism is triggered when we are doing life without God in control.

When I become anxious, I know it’s time to remind myself to place God back in control of my life.

Why???

Well, I can’t say it better than the divinely inspired book of Romans:

Oh, the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! 

How unsearchable are His judgments and His ways past finding out! 

For who has known the mind of the Lord? 

Or who has become His counselor?

Or who has first given to Him and it shall be repaid to him?

For of Him and through Him and to Him are all things, to whom be glory forever. Amen. 

‭‭Romans‬ ‭11‬:‭33‬-‭36‬ ‭‬‬

Do you know anyone who has NOT been taught by another human? God possesses more knowledge than all of His created beings combined. He made everything. He made everyone. God sustains everything necessary for our life. 

Do you know anyone who can make this claim???

Ah, my friend, you can trust in God’s wisdom, strength, and love. When we are born again, we irrevocably become His children. He offers us far more security than even the best earthly parent. But much like a child who is born into a great family, we must grow in our relationship with Him. This is the ONLY way to learn to trust Him. When we know Him, we learn that He is far greater than ANY of our circumstances! Knowing God well enough to trust Him, completely requires that we constantly humble our heart:

Humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time, casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you. 

‭‭I Peter‬ ‭5‬:‭6‬-‭7‬ ‭‬‬

God is NEVER anxious; and when He is in control of my life; I’m not anxious either.

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