Dealing with Anxiety in Stressful Times

"Vs 5- Thus says the Lord, Cursed is the man who trusts in mankind and makes flesh his strength, Vs 7- Blessed is the man who trust in the Lord and whose trust is the Lord. Vs 8- For he will be like a tree planted by the water that extends its roots by a stream and will not fear when the heat comes; But its leaves will be green and will not be anxious in a year of drought nor cease to yield fruit." Jeremiah 17: 5-8

For many of us, we have never seen economic times as they are now. Many businesses are folding and others losing their jobs. Businesses are not hiring and bills have to be paid. We want to provide the best for our families and do not have the resources to do so. Many are losing their homes, cars, and everything they own. Anxiety is causing stress and stress often results in one bad decision after another.

God's word says not to put our faith in mankind. It only makes things worse when we listen to all the despair and react in to what the "experts" say we need to do. God has directed us to turn to him. God will not forget or forsake us. He is our Father and will provide for all the things we need. Seek Gods guidance through prayer. It is not for us to question what is going on or why it is happening to us. We will not understand what God is doing because of our finite minds. In Gods infinate wisdom and by his direction, we will prosper and be happy. Do not be anxious, and know that God is in control. Will you let God also be in control of your life? For only our Father in Heaven knows the road to follow. Take the road to success, not the road that so many others have chosen.

Father, we ask that you remove the anxiety from our minds and hearts so that we can clearly hear what you would have us to do. Let us not make a decision today that has not been inspired by you. May we live our lives in a manner that is acceptable to you and inspiring to others. In Jesus name, AMEN.