Reasons to be anxious flood the news 24/7. 
We listen. We sigh. We pray. We’re deluged with rumors and statistics and more. What person who’s breathing and has a brain wouldn’t be at least a bit anxious?
All this goes on while “The Experts” warn that anxiety and stress are bad for our health and could shorten our lives, so we need to remain calm.
Here’s some good news for a change
There is a way to drive out fear and find strength for each new day. Best of all, this remedy has been tested and tried countless times, with no ill effects. This “Happiness Medicine” is yours for the taking.
Directions for use: Take in at least once a day and think what each “ingredient” means to you. Repeat as needed.
- Remind yourself who’s really in charge
- Recount the ways God has blessed you in the past
- Recall his promises to be with you
- Remember who you are–and Whose you are
- Relax and enjoy the life he has given you
This “medicine” is available all over the world, at no charge and has no age limits.
Parents will reap a side bonus because professionals agree: When parents are calm, their children are less likely to be uptight and fearful.
How could something so simple make any difference?
Think how light overcomes darkness. When life threatens to overwhelm us we turn inward. Our minds fill with our mistakes and fears and at least for awhile, we lose sight of what’s good in our lives.
Anyone with a smidgen of faith in God knows that negative mindset doesn’t come from our Friend and Redeemer Jesus Christ. Rather, it’s the work of that troublesome old foe: the devil.
Satan will never quit trying, but take heart. Jesus Christ sets us free from bondage. .
So Jesus said … “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the the truth will set you free. … So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.” –John 8:31-32, 36 ESV
Any time you feel that old pull downward, be armed and ready for battle
Uplifting books you read and podcasts can be helpful, but better yet, have a stash of strength Bible verses stored in your memory. Or keep a list somewhere that’s easy to pull up, because repeating these treasures over and over to yourself will put lift your heat and put starch in your spine.
We need to put the Good Stuff in if we want to get the good stuff out. To get you started, here are three of my favorites.
“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” —Isaiah 41:10 ESV
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. –Psalm 23:4 ESV
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. –Philippians 4:6-7 NIV
No matter what may come up in the future, those of us who believe in Jesus as our Savior need not quake in fear. In every situation we are not left to cope just on our own.
I find it helps a lot to start my morning by thanking God for the day and reminding myself who I am in Christ. I have Help. So do you if you love Jesus as your Savior.
Help today. Help tomorrow. And for all your life.
Trusting, too,
Lenore
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