Welcome To Anxiety

"'Now, I can handle this on my own.' Welcome to the world of anxiety.” - Allister Begg.

We're seeing every day the effects of a society that is moving ever farther away from God. And yet every time, for every circumstance that we think we can handle things on our own, we open the door for stress, pressure and worry.

It's no wonder that we can find no rest for bodies and peace for our hearts and minds.

Why do we continue to be afraid of the unknown, when God tells us so often to not be afraid?
Why do we trust in ourselves, when He instructs us to place our trust in hope?
Why do we hope in the efforts and promises of another, instead of the one who promised to never leave or forsake?

Every time we fail to seek the face of God, we open the door to anxiety. And anxiety exists in a world of chaos all it's own; capable of doing a number on one's heart and mind that they would rather not experience.

Of course, it doesn't help that we are living in a day and age where life is becoming more outrageous, more unbelievable, more incredible... more of the signs and times, that last night had me seriously asking how much longer a holy and just God will stand and take a society spitting in His face.

It brought me back once again, of wondering not just who are leaders are and what they are doing, but their advisors and what is the leadership being told by those whom they seek for counsel. While the writing may be on the wall, it remains that incredible discernment is needed to respond appropriately and rightly in the context of our faith in God.

The unknown is fearful enough... to not seek the face of God in handling it; why refuse to take advantage of His love, grace and direction when He offers it with open arms and no prerequisites?

So, let's pray this #deaconThursday, that church staff and leadership would not succumb to a spirit of fear and the pressures of anxiety. May they remain steadfast in their faith as they continue to place their trust in God and seek His face. Pray they continue, undeterred in the work and calling God has placed upon their lives; that they would remain faithfully under the anointing of the Holy Spirit. May God grant them wisdom, as He has promised to provide for those who ask of Him and exercise discernment in these increasingly challenging and confusing times.

For we have nothing to fear
For the power of God is at work
For those who trust in the Lord.
Daily. Unwavering.
For the glory of God.

- PNC