Last night and today I was reminded of something: Anxiety, worry, fear... all sins. When I get anxious or worry about something it is like saying "God, you can't handle this, this is too much for me, too much for you, so therefore I'm going to stress out about it". How dare I worry when my Father in Heaven has proved over and over again how he can handle anything, and how he is so much more powerful than I can ever imagine. If I believe the Bible is 100% true, then I need to believe all of the verses that talk about how powerful he is, and how he promises to never leave me, are absolutely true. For the first time, last night, I had a panic attack. Never mind the reason why... but let's just say it was pretty irrational to be so worried and upset about it. I knew deep down it would be ok, but my mind kept telling me that these crazy, irrational things were going to happen, and got to the point where I literally couldn't catch my breath. My God is so much bigger than the futile thing that I was stressing over. I really need to work on my worrying problem, and remember that I have a good shepherd who comforts the weary and the weak.
~Therefore 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. (1 Pet 5.6-7)
~I will love You, O Lord, my strength. The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer; My God, my strength, in whom I will trust; My shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. (Ps 18.1-2)
~Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths. (Prov 3.5-6)
~And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. (Rom 8.28)
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