Navigating Anxiety: Finding Strength in God’s Promises
- Mariah Molina
- Aug 11, 2024
- 3 min read
Hello Readers :)
It has been a while! If I’m being honest, the last few months have been both challenging and eye-opening. Balancing my personal life with my journey in faith has been difficult yet rewarding. I wanted to share with you what I have learned during this season!
God is in Control!
I can confidently say that God is a good and just God! Over the past few months, I have been dealing with anxiety and worry about the uncertainty of my future. Past problems have caused me to relive a constant state of worry, making it hard to cope with my stress and anxiety. I knew I needed Jesus, but I often felt overwhelmed by my spiraling emotions.
I found myself turning to God for comfort and safety, yet I struggled to trust Him completely. You see, that’s the thing about stress: it can cripple your faith and amplify your fears. I had to repeatedly reflect on God’s promises and His Word to find peace and understanding in my current circumstances.
I started to read Psalm 23:1-4. I would envision myself in the green pastures described in this calming verse. To help escape my spiraling anxiety and constant worry, I sought God through calming nature walks, even when I didn’t feel up to it. Sometimes, you just need to place yourself in a position to receive peace, even if it feels unattainable in the moment!
After weeks of meditating on that verse, I was finally able to embrace the peace and reassurance I had been desperately searching for. Whenever I found myself worrying again, I would go to God and ask Him to ease my heart. He led me to trust Him, even when my problems felt overwhelming. And that’s the key! Your problems can be bigger than you, but they are never bigger than God!
The result of trusting in God was almost instant! The moment I surrendered my worries and anxieties, I felt complete peace and, honestly, unbothered. I felt confident knowing that God is my advocate and protector. I realized that I didn’t need to control every aspect of my life because that is God’s job! I also understood that I shouldn’t feel the need to defend myself when I feel unheard or wronged, because God is my defender and sees all.
It has been a few weeks since that pivotal moment, and I can confidently say I feel unburdened and refreshed! Who would have thought that peace and a sound mind could be so attainable?
Conclusion
In conclusion, if you ever find yourself in a difficult situation, please remember that there is nothing God can’t handle! Just breathe and give it to Him! 🩷
Until next time :)
Verses that helped me on this journey:
"He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness. For His name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me."
Psalms 23:1-4
"I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” John 16:33.
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