Our thought life is often where the battle for anxiety is won or lost. That’s why Paul talks about the mind 40 times in his writings, in which he gives clear instructions on what we should and should not be thinking about.
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In our battle for peace, one of the most potent weapons is gratitude. Learning to be thankful is a gateway into God’s presence, it breaks the power of the victim mindset, and helps us grow in our ability to trust God.
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Prayer is the main strategy God gives us for overcoming anxiety, so when anxious thoughts begin to dominate our thoughts that’s our cue to pray. David modelled for us in the Psalms how to deal with anxieties in prayer by instructing us to pray with gut-level honesty — what he called, “pouring our hearts out to the Lord”. It’s as we get real with God that we exchange our anxieties for His peace.
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We’re experiencing unprecedented levels of anxiety in our culture. It can be even worse for Christians, who feel guilty about their anxiety when we’re supposed to be peaceful. Thankfully, God longs for us to experience genuine peace. And while there are steps we can take to deal with anxiety, peace is ultimately found in a person — Jesus.
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