Are you overwhelmed with worry? Fear? Anxiety? Have you given up hope? For instance, have you given in to fear for so long that you question God’s willingness or ability to set you free? Do you lack the assurance that you can have a stable, confident, courageous, incredibly fruitful life? There is help for anxiety. There is biblical help for anxiety and depression.
All of us have been afraid.
Afraid of the future, what others think of us, bad things we can’t control, abandonment, illness, death, spiders, heights, consequences of our actions, losing a job, burglars…the list can and does go on.
Fear puts us in a self-made prison.
As a result, it can control our lives, steal our sleep, destroy our relationships, and generally make us miserable prisoners in our own minds and bodies. It can take years from us, ruin memories, overwhelm our lives, and make us wish we were never born.
There is a way to be free from fear on this side of heaven.
God does not want His people to live in fear. He offers you a life of joy, confidence, contentment, stability, and fruitfulness.
In short, He offers you abundant life. In the upcoming series of blog posts, we will learn biblical help for anxiety and depression.
Prayer
Father, please help me in my fears to trust in You. You are all-powerful, all-wise, perfectly loving, and perpetually present.
What do I have to fear since You are with me?
Holy Spirit, please expose the things in my heart and habits that fuel my fears. Please work in me to become more and more like the Lord Jesus Christ.
I pray that I would live by Your grace and for Your glory.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Apply: Bringing It Home
- Rejoice in God, truly rejoice in Him (Philippians 4:4)
- Trust God’s presence in your life (Philippians 4:5)
- Be prayerful and thankful (Philippians 4:6-7)
- Change your thinking (Philippians 4:8)
- Be obedient (Philippians 4:9)
Related Readings and Recommended Resources
- Deuteronomy 7:17–19, 21
- Psalm 37:3–5, 7
- Follow this link to a training, “How to Defeat Anxiety”
- Please consider subscribing to our YouTube channel and sharing the channel with anyone you think would benefit.
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Dr. James Long Jr. is pastor of The Chapel at Warren Valley, a professor at a Christian university, and a Board-Certified Counselor and Certified Biblical Counselor. For nearly 35 years, he has equipped individuals and families to pursue emotional strength, relational wisdom, and spiritual clarity. He is the founder of Lessons for Life, an online coaching community designed to help people take actionable steps toward lasting change through Christ-centered teaching, practical tools, and guided coaching pathways. Explore courses, resources, and coaching opportunities at JamesLongJr.org.