From Anxiety to Faith: Finding Peace in God's Hands

Man, I’ve gotten a lot out of this weeks word and I hopeYou have two, I’ve needed it. It’s helped me take time from worry and refocus my attention in the word (writing this devotional every day was huge) and things of Gods truths. It’s been a roller coaster of anxiety but I feel better that it’s in God’s hands. “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.”Philippians 4:8 So I/we learned this week having anxiety just means you are human. It does not mean we are weak, immature , stupid, or a failure. It does not mean our parents failed us, or whatever... And, this is important, it does not mean you are not a Christian. Yes, even Christians battle anxiety. Jesus himself battled anxiety in the Garden of Gethsemane. But he didn’t stay anxious. Nope, he didn’t, and neither should we.A new day awaits us. A new season in which we will worry less and trust more. A season with reduced fear and enhanced faith. Can you imagine a life in which you are anxious for nothing? I can’t either...but then again, 8 years ago, I couldn’t imagine being sober this long. But with God we can. No that’s Rad!I’m off to Race Winter Nationals this weekend in Florida, keep me in your prayers. I’d be grateful. God>MePeace,