of the Word of God.
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Anxiety is the excessive worry about the future. It is the inner disturbance because of uncertainty and is also associated with physical weakness (Luke 12:25-26; Proverbs. 12:25).
(Luke 12:25-26 • ESV)
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(Proverbs 12:25 • ESV)
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However, planning for the future or maybe even thinking about the possibilities yet to come is normal and is also a good exercise of discernment.
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The Sinfulness of Anxiety:
1. Insisting to possess what belongs to God only: knowledge of the future. (Isaiah 46:9-10)
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2. Lack of trust in the goodness of the Father (This is Jesus' point in His warning in the Sermon on the Mount; Mt. 6:25-30.)
(Matthew 6:25-30 • ESV)
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Therefore, trusting in God requires an accepting attitude of whatever may come in the future. He has control over everything, for He is sovereign.
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Complications of Anxiety:
1. Prayerlessness - lack of disciplined regular prayer (life of prayer) *praying only when we are experiencing anxiety is not honest prayerfulness.
Notes about praying: - Do not just pray for what will happen, but for the right attitude towards whatever may come. - Trust God's knowledge about ourselves. (Psalm 139:23)
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- Always have Jesus' plea: "Not my will, but Yours be done." (Lk. 22:42)
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2. Restlessness - absence of peaceful thoughts (Psa. 127:2-3)
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- this may make us perceive all Christian duties burdensome.
CHALLENGE:
Leave to the hand of your good Heavenly Father all your future.
