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Webster defi nes anxiety as "a state of being
uneasy, apprehensive, or worried about what
may happen; concerned about a possible
future event." Anxiety is a fact of life in our
modern-day society. Stress-related illness
is one of the most popular topics in today's
health magazines.
Although some people are more prone to
worry than others, I don't think anyone is
immune to anxiety and worry. That is the
reason the Apostle Paul wrote to the church
Bringing
Anxiety
Captive
at Philippi: "Be careful for nothing; but in
every thing by prayer and supplication with
thanksgiving let your requests be made
known unto God. And the peace of God,
which passeth all understanding, shall
keep your hearts and minds through Christ
Jesus" (Philippians 4:6-7).
God's peace is superior to every frame
of mind! Where does worry and anxiety
begin? It begins in the mind, with thoughts.
Thoughts of fear produce worry and anxiety.
Do you have any fears that cause you
anxiety and worry? You need peace in their
place. You always overcome the negative
with the positive. God's peace is positively
greater than all your fear. One translation
says, "And the peace of God which surpasses
all power of comprehension shall mount
Counting
your
blessings
and giving
God praise
will change
your frame
of mind—
from
negative to
positive!
by Annette Capps
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