Hi, Its been a while since I've written. There have been many many changes in my life. One thing however remains the same.. anxiety. I'm still struggling with it, I'm still going through it; it's still present. What has changed though? My faith. In the past I tried combating anxiety with things of this world. Things could only give give me temporary happiness and joy. Things that could take away my focus for a second but i was right back in the whirlpool of anxious thoughts. It was when I found God that I found true hope and true peace. Gods word is the most powerful of all. He is bigger than the anxiety and daily issues we face. I'm not saying I'm fully healed yet or have everything figured out. What I AM saying is that I know am a confident woman of God. I'm getting stronger everyday and I know my anxiety is slowly being released from me because of Gods love for me. So I wanted to share some of the Bible verses that have helped me out the most in my moments of anxiety.

Ephesians 6:16

16 In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one;

Anything the enemy tries throwing at you shield yourself with your faith. That's truly what will stop those thoughts from penetrating your minds. Recognize it was the enemy in the first place trying to steal the joy that the Lord gave us.

2 Timothy 1:7

7 For God did not give us a spirit of fear; but of Power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

God wants us to use this every day! Anything you're afraid of finances, relationships, your job, school literally ANYTHING do not fear. Fear is a definition of anxiety. Being fearful when we don’t need to be. He gave you the power to feel peace and have a sound mind about things. Use it. God has you and is not letting go.

John 10:28

28 I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of my hand.

Nothing and I mean NOTHING can separate us from the love God has for us. This anxiety will never take me away from our God.

Mark 9:29

29 And he said to them, "This cannot be driven out by anything but prayer"

PRAY. PRAY. PRAY. I can't stress it enough feeling stressed? Pray. Feeling anxious? Pray. Feeling lonely? Pray. Praying is our one way telephone line to GOD himself. He hears you. Call out to Him. I can't tell you how many times I cried out to him during an anxiety attack and He never fails to show up.

Romans 8:18

18 For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us.

The things we go through and suffer from are just part of His work. His plan is perfect. His timing is perfect. He WILL work all things out for the good of His plan. And my my, does He have something amazing planned for your life.

Romans 12:12

12 Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.

When you are going through the anxiety, or any tribulation for that matter, that's when you need to be seeking Him the most. Constantly pray. Constantly give your worries and problems to the Lord. Let HIM take care of it. So you prayed about it and brought it to Him and laid it at His feet. Don't stress anymore and don't let fear consume you. You can confidently say "It's in God's hands now" and know that it will all work out. He's a loving God!

Isaiah 43:2

2 When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you.

All these hardships we face God is walking right beside us. Nothing should overwhelm us no matter how big the situation is. GOD. IS. BIGGER. He is bigger than absolutely ANYTHING we face here on this earth.

Last but not least.. probably my favorite one..

Isaiah 41:10

41 Do not fear for I am with you; don't be dismayed for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand

Anytime I feel my anxiety creeping on me, or I'm having an attack I always think of this verse. I sit there and tell myself "God is with me. God is strengthening me. God is helping me. God is with me" over and over again. Why? Because HE said so. And that should be all the reassurance we need.

So whatever current situation you're going through know God is right there with you. He will NEVER leave you and loves you more than our human minds can comprehend.

If you don't fully know God or feel a tugging on your heart that's no mistake. There's a reason you're sitting there reading this article. There's a reason you felt the urge to click it and read it. If you don't know God but are wanting too, or you’re scared.. I just encourage you to cry out to Him because I can 100% promise you He will show up.