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3/8/2020 ~ Anxiety

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Darkness has a passing of all that has disappeared.
Pressure comes upon all who face life in the flesh.

Anxiety in the heart of man causes depression,
But a good word makes it glad. ~ Proverbs 12:25


No matter who, encouragement builds the band-aids of heaven.

... all the works that are done under the sun; and indeed,
all is vanity and grasping for the wind. ... ~ Ecclesiastes 1:14-15


All the unreachable escapes from earth’s turmoil
rest upon the shoulders which bear upon a heart.


Yet man is born to trouble, As the sparks fly upward. ~ Job 5:7

Explosions needle the plights of mankind.

Have mercy on me, O LORD, for I am weak; O LORD, heal me, for my
bones are troubled. My soul also is greatly troubled; ... ~ Psalms 6:2-6


Weariness drains the soul when the flesh finds no pleasure.
No doubt most, if not all, have at some point reduced to
helplessness bequeathing the Lord, if be, for reprieve.


... Many sorrows shall be to the wicked; But he who trusts in the LORD,
mercy shall surround him. ... ~ Psalms 32:9-11


Key to all that is upright is our joy in trusting His truths.

A merry heart makes a cheerful countenance,
But by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken. ~ Proverbs 15:13


Shadows of heart shatter peace where the kiss of love releases the spirit.

... Depart from evil and do good; Seek peace and pursue it. ...
~ Psalms 34:13-15


It is in all that we pursue that delivers able flight or crushing defeat.
God wants us to rise in the knowledge of Him, but this can be a
challenge when we put emphasis on all that is other than Him.


... Cease from anger, and forsake wrath; Do not fret-it only causes harm.
~ Psalms 37:7-8


Patient faith and trust in God is the immunity medicine
that causes worries and troubles to fade. God does
not desire we bite our teeth while we wait for Him.


Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with
thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; ... ~ Philippians 4:6-7


Simple truths cannot be replaced
  In everything by prayer
   and supplication, with
           thanksgiving

                              ⤡
                        The peace of God
              surpasses all understanding  
                   will guard your hearts

Prayer is the highway rising past all the heights of heaven.

... Martha welcomed Him into her house. And she had a sister called Mary,
who also sat at Jesus' feet and heard His word. ~ Luke 10:38-39


His word is food indeed that heals the soul.

But Martha was distracted with much serving, and she approached Him
and said, "Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to serve alone?
Therefore tell her to help me." ~ Luke 10:40


Anxiety is caused when we judge others and are annoyed at what
we are not receiving; Instead of focusing on opportunities to serve,
one looks to be served. When the Bible tells us the least shall be
the greatest, it is for a heart of service without demands on others
to do for you. The greatest treasure is to find contentment.


"... Martha, you are worried and troubled about many things. But one thing
is needed, and Mary has chosen that good part, ..." ~ Luke 10:41-42


What one centers on has the focus of welcomed calm or disquieted
turmoil. Life is a choice and if one condemns others, what is missed
is self-awareness in the moment over outward complaining. To obtain
peace, a thankful heart under God’s own grace has nothing comparable.


... humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt
you in due time, casting all your care upon Him, ... ~ 1st Peter 5:6-7


Overly wrought cares consume the sanctuary of a peaceful mind.

"And which of you by worrying can add one cubit to his stature? ..."
~ Luke 12:25-27


Beauty is found in what is most simple torn from the bonds of confusion.
The shear moment of a naked blade of grass in simple blowing fields
has great magnificence when seen. Wonder and awe
lift a soul above the petty mundane.

Anxiety does not reveal the true nature God intended for mankind.


"... O you of little faith? And do not seek what you should eat or
what you should drink, nor have an anxious mind." ~ Luke 12:28-29


Escape comes to those who find His love in more than what
could ever be returned. Usually, unfulfilled desires leave one
empty asking for more; discontent with what one already has.


"... cares of this world, the deceitfulness of riches, and the desires for other
things entering in choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful." ~ Mark 4:18-19


All that is seen is destined to the decay of yesterday.

... called us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a
while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you. ~ 1st Peter 5:8-10


Beating anxiety involves reality over escapism
  Be sober, be vigilant:
             ⮡  Resist the devouring devil

     ● Steadfast in the faith
              ⮡  Same sufferings
                     ⮡  by your brotherhood
                               ⮡  in the world

     ● After you have suffered a while
              ⮡  Perfect, establish, strengthen  
                                       ⮡  Settle you

We all have walls to conquer in front of us.
One block at a time lifts us to that higher vantage.


"... do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own
things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble." ~ Matthew 6:33-34


"By your patience possess your souls." ~ Luke 21:19

Worry is mostly those delusions that cause unnecessary panic
to envelop stolen peace. Concern is reasonable, where
worry can be debilitating and needless.

The more one knows of Jesus, and the ways of God,
troubles become lessened.


... "Why are you troubled? And why do doubts arise in your hearts?"
~ Luke 24:36-38


God, creator of all, can never be seen in His totality. This fear of either
His knowing or our not knowing builds or destroys the sanity of a soul.
If we allow our fears to overwhelm our courage,
we surely have lost the purpose of life.


"Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me."
~ John 14:1


Dreams can never fill the light He has already given.

For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us a
far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory, ... ~ 2nd Corinthians 4:17


That which is ahead holds more substance than all created before.

... mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation,
that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble, with the comfort
with which we ourselves are comforted by God. ~ 2nd Corinthians 1:3-4


Reality is, and what we allow to occur or not
  God of all comfort:
       → Comforts us in all our tribulation  
                                  ↓
               We may be able to comfort
                   Who are in any trouble
                                   ↕
                     With the comfort we
                   Are comforted by God

When our faith stands for all to see,
collectively, we strengthen each other.


Pain is the heart of consciousness we all endure
Anxiety causes depression while a good word heals
The corruption in the world remains among all
Understanding with trusting God is what draws joy
Depart from evil and do good knowing God watches
Forsake wrath, do not fret – it only causes harm
Sober prayer & thanksgiving guards peace of heart
Overly spent by busy woes misses His simple truths
Undue worries avalanche on those with little faith
The cares of the world blur higher spiritual truths
We are not alone in the challenges all face
Troubles and doubts fade when we see Christ’s love
Unbounded glory rises on the horizon of our faith
Together we are able to comfort one another

Welcome the crutch of God
rather than the broken cane of man.

Darkness has nothing visible to take from.




 

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