An average person's anxiety is focused on :
- 40% -- things that will never happen
- 30% -- things about the past that can't be changed
- 12% -- things about criticism by others, mostly untrue
- 10% -- about health, which gets worse with stress
- 8% -- about real problems that will be faced
Philippians 4:6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
In a world of unending needs and never dying challenges, anxiety and worry has become a forceful companion for most of us. Every time we think and plan of something, we tend to be worried about it and are so anxious. It is a very common phenomenon now and is pretty much accepted as part and parcel of our lives.
As Apostle Paul wrote to the folks in Philippi, he understood their struggles and realized that we will always have struggle.
Bible never denies the harsh realities of life. Issues of life are indeed very hard to face and the journey becomes very painful when there is one challenge after another. We are reminded to pray and entrust it to God’s hand at every juncture. The simple reminder to us is that our journey thus far is because of God, and so will be the days ahead. When we realize that God is leading us and He will provide at every moment, then nothing can rob our joy. When in midst of crisis we have praise in our mouths and faith in our hearts, the devil is frightened and God is glorified. He will see you through.
Stanley Thomas Isac
Stanley is serving as the Pastor of Crossway Church in New Delhi, he can be reached at Pastorstanleytisac@gmail.com
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