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Name: The Answer to Anxiety
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Author: Joyce Meyer

Joyce Meyer

How to Break Free from the Tyranny of Anxious Thoughts and Worry

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What’s in it for me? Discover the Bible-based secrets to overcoming anxiety.

You’re human. It’s only natural to make questionable choices, struggle with insecurity, and develop bad habits at some point in your life. But do you know another thing humans have in common? We all experience anxious feelings.

Anxiety is a normal part of life. You’re bound to worry from time to time, whether it's stressing about your upcoming driving exam or your loved ones’ safety while away from home. But the problem starts when those worries snowball and take over your thoughts – before you know it, they’ve turned into a serious mental health disorder that requires professional intervention.

That’s why it’s important not to wait until it’s too late. If you tackle those daily worries head-on, they’ll never spiral out of control. But how do I do that, you might ask.

Joyce Meyer believes that the answer to this problem lies in God’s Word. So if you’re a follower of Christ who wants to deal with your anxiety once and for all, you’re in the right place.

By the way, we’ll be referring to specific spots in the Bible throughout this Blink – so it might help to keep the good book handy.

Defeating anxiety with one powerful Bible passage

Ever felt lost in a sea of what-if scenarios? That’s anxiety at work. It’s a mixed emotion of unease, dread, and nervousness that leaves you feeling drained all the time.

Anxiety can sneak up on you for all sorts of reasons, but one of the biggest culprits is stress. When faced with stressful situations like a big business presentation or a painful breakup, it’s our tendency as humans to worry about what might happen next. And while you might not be subjected to stress 24/7, the fact of the matter is that you can never completely avoid it. Just as Jesus said in John 16:33, the world is full of troubles.

Another big trigger for anxiety is fear. Maybe you’re scared of abandonment, financial instability, career failure, or severe health problems. While some of these things may be valid worries, most of them probably won’t ever transpire.

Finally, you may have anxiety due to the pressure you put on yourself to be perfect. If you constantly feel like you’re not meeting your impossibly high standards, it can lead to a lot of stress and worry.

When you let anxiety take over, you also let it steal away your precious time and energy. Instead of making progress toward your goals for the day, you end up stuck. Matthew 6:27 confirms this, saying how worry accomplishes nothing useful.

So why waste your energy on something that won’t bring any value to your life? It’s time to take control of your anxiety with the help of one mighty Bible passage, Philippians 4:6–7.

Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

This single passage reveals four actions you can take to kick anxiety to the curb. We’ll explore each of these steps in detail in the next sections.

Action 1: Conquer anxiety with the help of five techniques.

Philippians 4:6–7 begins with a clear mandate: “Be anxious for nothing.” That’s the first action you need to take – stop being anxious. While the message is simple, you already know that it’s easier said than done. In fact, that’s probably why this Blink piqued your interest in the first place – you want to figure out how to overcome your anxiety.

And it’s totally doable! You can start by taking five easy techniques to heart, following them to a tee, and making them a part of your daily life.

Action 2: Pray wholeheartedly.

Let’s go back to Philippians 4:6–7: Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication … let your requests be made known. This simple yet powerful statement emphasizes the importance of incorporating prayer in your battle against anxiety.

Now, you may be someone who prays, but you’re likely making a common mistake: turning to prayer as a last resort. Think about it – do you only pause to pray after you’ve exhausted all other options?

Action 3: Live with gratitude.

Growing up, you were probably taught one of the magical phrases of social etiquette: “Thank you.” And to this day, whether you get a free sample or a nice compliment, you probably still utter those words with a smile.

“Thank you” may be a small phrase, but it carries a powerful message. It’s more than just having good manners – it’s actually one of the actions you need to take to escape anxiety.

Action 4: Indulge in God’s gift of peace.

Imagine conquering mountains and swimming across rivers to follow the arc of a rainbow to the end, where the elusive pot of gold awaits you. That’s exactly how battling anxiety is. The journey to the end of the rainbow represents the three actions we’ve just covered. As you put these actions into practice, Philippians 4:6–7 guarantees that you’ll ultimately get to your pot of gold: God’s gift of peace.

However, this isn’t the kind of peace that gets rid of all your problems. Instead, it’s the peace that keeps you at ease during both calm weather and chaotic storms. It’s a peace that prevents you from relapsing into anxiety, no matter what challenge life throws at you. The best part is that you don’t even have to go off searching for this peace. John 14:27 reveals that Jesus has already gifted this to humanity – now you just have to indulge in it.

Final Summary

The secret to overcoming anxiety lies in one powerful passage in the Bible, Philippians 4:6–7. It outlines four specific actions to take. The first is to battle anxiety with five easy-to-follow techniques. The second is to pray sincerely and lift your problems to God. The third is to practice gratitude, even in the middle of chaos. And the last action is to enjoy the peace that Jesus Christ has given humanity.

By implementing these steps, you’ll free yourself from the shackles of anxiety and be able to live your best life in the care of God.

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The Answer to Anxiety (2023) lays out the steps to overcoming anxiety with the help of God’s Word. It walks you through four specific actions, all derived from a single Bible passage.

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Über den Autor

Joyce Meyer is a New York Times best-selling author of Christian books and the president of Joyce Meyer Ministries, a Christian nonprofit. She also hosts a daily program called Enjoying Everyday Life.

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