Daily Devotions: Anxiety

The Heartache of Worry

Jesus said to his disciples, “Do not let your hearts be troubled.” — John 14:1

God's Clock

Though Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus, after having heard that Lazarus was ill, he stayed two days longer in the place where he was. — John 11:6

Hope Is Not Lost

When Jesus arrived, he found that Lazarus had already been in the tomb four days. — John 11:17

The Goodness of a Word

Anxiety weighs down the heart, but a good word cheers it up.— Proverbs 12:25

Darkness Before Dawn

Those who walk in darkness have seen a great light. — Isaiah 9:2 

Talk to Your Fear

Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. — Philippians 4:6

Waiting for God

I wait for the Lord, my soul waits,
And in his word I hope;
My soul waits for the Lord
More than watchmen for the morning
More than watchmen for the morning. — Psalm 130:5-6

Binding Together

I waited patiently for the Lord; He inclined to me and heard my cry. He drew me up from the desolate pit, out of the miry bog, and set my feet upon a rock, making my steps secure.— Psalm 40:1-2

Calling Out to God

Out of the depths have I called to you, O Lord; Lord, hear my voice; let your ears consider well the voice of my supplication. — Psalm 130:1

Silence the Murmur

Do all things without murmuring and arguing so that you may be blameless and innocent. — Philippians 2:14,15a

The Circular Search

When you search for me, you will find me; if you seek me with all your heart. — Jeremiah 29:13

Moving Past Uncertainty

Anyone, then, who knows the right thing to do and fails to do it, commits sin. — James 4:17

Replacing Worry with Prayer

Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. — Philippians 4:6

Life Is a Blessing

So do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring worries of its own. Today's trouble is enough for today. — Matthew 6:34

Release

Jesus said to [Simon and Andrew], Follow me and I will make you fish for people. And immediately they left their nets and followed him.— Mark 1:17-18