“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your request to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hears and your minds in Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 4:6-7

There are two different perspectives one can have in being anxious. One is that we cannot wait for something to happen. We are so excited we want it now. The need is to be patient in the midst of the excitement.

The other perspective carries the idea of infiltrating dread. Our mind drifts towards all the potential negative alternatives, no matter how improbable.

There are two related meanings behind the word anxious. One meaning conveys the idea of being strangled. The more you fight this constricting doubt, the more frightful the future looks. The more anxious you get, the more you feel like you are suffocating.

A second meaning is to have a divided mind. To be anxious is to allow the “what ifs” to push aside the peace of God. How do we fight this battle? One way — through prayer.

The Lord is not only a giver of peace, but also a protector of the peace he gives to us. What we are called to do is to pray and believe in the promises of God, who is filled with compassion, mercy, and everlasting love for you.

The beginning of anxiety is the end of faith, and the beginning of true faith is the end of anxiety.” – George Mueller.