By: Jose Pilar Leon
WORRY AND ANXIETY, BIBLE STUDY
Worry and anxiety in the Bible, what is it?
In our daily life we carry out different functions, different activities, we can mention our work, where we earn our livelihood, it may be that you are attending a school to study, preparing yourself for a better future, perhaps you are a housewife, a teacher from school, a pastor or leader of the church where you congregate; but what happens as time goes by, when we are engaged in carrying out different activities, the moment will come when we will feel tired, especially when things start to go wrong, until we reach the point of stress, despair, even feeling the desire and the anxiety.
We need to learn to wisely confront the different situations that are presented to us in our daily lives. We are going to analyze some points that help us to lead our lives in an efficient way, free from eagerness and anxiety.
ANXIETY AND ANXIETY, WHAT IS ANXIETY AND ANXIETY?
Firstly, we define what eagerness is, what anxiety is:
Eagerness and anxiety… Eagerness is the intense and fervent desire that moves a person to do something. It is excessive work. Anxiety is the restlessness of the mind. This concern or concern is caused by insecurity or fear, which can easily lead to anguish, it is a state of intense nervousness, then as a consequence of constant anguish diseases appear.
SYMPTOMS OF ANXIETY
- gradual loss of memory
- Difficult to focus
- Difficulty explaining a concept.
- Difficulties organizing, planning, among others
Anxiety is generally accompanied by certain behaviors that have become very common in these times, such as fear, anger, sadness; it also causes anorexia nervosa, weight loss, others gain weight, a body distortion is suffered. Currently (2013) it is estimated that 20.5% or more of the world population suffers from some anxiety disorder and generally without knowing it.
ANXIETY AND ANXIETY ACCORDING TO THE BIBLE
Worry and anxiety, what the Bible tells us
The psalmist expresses: “My soul is undone with anxiety; sustain me according to your word” (Psalm 119:28). From the book of Genesis we see how the enemy was the one who sowed doubt in man, disobedience to the commandments of the creator, man ignored the voice of God and the consequences came, it was then that Adam first manifested the afraid, and he answered God “I heard your voice in the garden, and I was afraid, because I was naked and hid myself” (Genesis 3:10).
The devil uses his cunning to disturb the mind of the human being, his only goal is to destroy the person, he does it in a strategic way, spreading fear, fear; consequently, the person lives in an unhappy state away from the will of God. Our God has always wanted his children to be able to relate to him. May they have full confidence to dwell under his complete protection. When we manage to believe that and live it, then our life will have meaning, God’s peace will be in our hearts, his love will cover every area of our life, casting out all fear.
ANXIETY AND ANXIETY HAVE ALTERNATIVE TREATMENTS, BUT THE SOLUTION IS IN JESUS
Today, different alternative treatments for anxiety are offered, these treatments that are offered are only temporary escapes, since there is no specific medication for the total cure of this disease.
God knows the condition and the moments we are going through, it may be a difficult moment for you, in your work, ministry, family, or some personal situation in which you have felt that loneliness is your best ally and you cannot find it meaning to life. There is an answer to that situation you are going through, the total solution is to have faith in Jesus, in his promises that are faithful and true.
The Lord Jesus knows that we have different needs, he says the following in Matthew 6:26: “Look at the birds of the air, they do not sow, nor reap, nor gather into barns; and your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not worth much more? you than them?”
Of course we are worth much more than a bird, we need to raise our eyes to the heavens and contemplate the greatness of our creator, if he takes care of a little bird, he takes much more care of you and me. God’s desire is that we do not doubt his power, He as almighty, supplies every need according to his riches in his glory… (Philippians 4:19).
Conclusion on eagerness and anxiety
Beloved brother, friend, what God asks of us is to seek first his kingdom, his justice, and all other things “…will be added” (Matthew 6:33). Have no more doubt, rest, cheer up; cast out all fear, worry and anxiety in the name of Jesus.
“In love there is no fear, but perfect love casts out fear; for fear brings punishment in itself. Hence he who fears has not been perfected in love” (1 John 4:18).
The secret is in our willingness to humble ourselves under the powerful hand of God, the more we do it we will enjoy his blessing, we will have peace, we will receive rest from everything we carry on us.
God, by his grace, still being young, has allowed me to work as an assistant pastor, next to a great man of God like my pastor, in a beautiful church where I have been very blessed, but I have also experienced difficult situations, I have had to face challenges, but over all difficult circumstances the Lord has given us victory; Today, I can confidently say “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me”.
God is with us, and if he is for us, who can be against us? I have learned to totally depend and rest on him, now I invite you to do so too and enjoy his abundant blessings. 2 Timothy 1:7 “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind.”