How to overcome anxiety and fear?
World's Fear, How Can We Overcome It?
Anxiety and fear exist everywhere around us like viruses. It cannot be completely eliminated, but it must be overcome. Recently, anxiety and fear have been rampant in the world due to the economic crisis. In particular, Korea is experiencing greater anxiety and fear due to the impact of the global economic crisis. In addition, this year, the country is politically unstable as the general and presidential elections are ahead. What should we do in this age of anxiety?
Don't be afraid, why?
The Bible says, "Don't be afraid, I am with you." Realizing that the Lord is with us is the surest way to gain peace of mind. Because only God, who built heaven and earth, is helpful to us. Therefore, we should look at God, not just at problems, no matter how big and calculated they are. Since God is the one who rules everything, meeting him gives you the strength to overcome any fear.
Psalm 91:2-4 promises, "I say to Yahweh, He is my refuge, my fortress, my God, whom I commission... that he will rescue you from a severe epidemic." Meditate deeply on this promise. God never lies, and he must make it happen.
Don't be surprised, God is your God
The Bible also says, "Don't be surprised, I will be your God." Many people doubt, "Will the great God who built the heaven and earth care about people like me?" But God clearly says, "I am your God." No matter how trivial it may seem, God becomes your God.
In Book 3:5-7, it is said that God saved us not by our actions, but by his mercy. He saved us at the expense of the poisonous Jesus. Through this, we can see that we have a very special relationship with God. When we think deeply about this relationship, we gain courage and strength to overcome anxiety and fear.
God will make you strong
God says, "I will make you strong." When an economic crisis or insecurity comes, many people get frustrated and collapse. But God promises to strengthen us in all these situations. Just as he said to Joshua in the Bible, "Be strong and bold, I am with you."
The word of God is always positive and creative. Everything is hopeless when you look at the world through the eyes of anxiety and fear, but when you look at God, you gain hope and courage in all situations.
God will hold you back
God promises to "hold you with my righteous right hand." God holds us through Jesus Christ. Jesus is with us in resurrection, carrying our sins on the cross. As in Galadians 2:20, he says, "Now I do not live, only Christ lives in me."
As one with Christ, we are not defeated. In Jesus, everything works together to form a good. Since Jesus is in us, we can win enough anxiety and fear.
What kind of fear are you experiencing now?
God said, "Don't be afraid, for I am with you. Don't be surprised, for I am your God. I will make you strong. I will help you, indeed. I will hold you with my righteous right hand." Hold on to this promise. It is the surest way to overcome anxiety and fear.
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