MARCH 25, Philippians 4:4-7

Anxiety exhausts us. When it strikes us, our world falls apart. We cannot think properly and we feel very nervous. It robs us of our sleep and we have no peace. So what can we do to keep anxiety at bay?

The modern world offers various forms of anti-stress treatment for anxiety. They range from spas to sports, entertainment to exercise, music to meditation and building blocks to bashing things up. Some work but some don’t. Some may cause even more anxiety because you have to dig deep into your pockets to pay for them! Anyway, at best, they provide temporary relief.

Children, what makes you anxious? Exams, meeting your parent’s expectations, pressure from your peers, quarrelsome parents or siblings, and pimples on the face can all make you anxious. You are bound to face some of these difficulties some time. So, how can our hearts not be afraid or troubled?

Paul offered a perfect and permanent solution to anxiety. He said to bring all our worries to our Heavenly Father and ask Him to take care of them for us. That is what “casting all your cares upon Him” means. Try this remedy and you will have peace in your heart. God cares for you.

In which position will you rather be?

Thought: God cares, so I can stop being anxious and start praying.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, Thank You for listening to all my problems and taking my anxiety away. Thank you for your promise of peace. Although I may have problems in my life, I rest in the peace that comes from You. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.