Written by: Yury Gaudard
Surround Yourself with Loving Friends
When you are going through a time where anxious thoughts are taking over your mind, surround yourself with loving friends who are ready to express empathy and express how much God loves you and how much you are secure in His care for you. Having empathetic, supportive, and loving friends around you can be a source of hope during anxious moments.
Be Immersed in His Love
In a moment, all our insecurities, fears, and loneliness encounter with the very Presence of God in a Fatherly Hug. In that moment, when our souls shout back to Him our shortcomings, and our anxious thoughts, His Presence embraces us with love, acceptance, and restoration. And that is love triumphing over anxiety.
Casting Your Anxiety on Him
Pray often about your situation, bringing it before God in PRAYER. Talk to the Lord about your anxieties and expect Him to answer. It is crucial to learn how to pray by using simple words to communicate how you are feeling, knowing that the Lord is listening and will calm your heart!
“Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on Him, because He cares for you.” – 1 Peter 5:6
Memorize Scripture
God’s Word is our source of help and healing. Find Bible verses about the Lord’s peace, love, and protection, like Philippians 4:7 or Psalm 36:7. You should have these verses memorized, written on your phone, and placed where you can see them often to remind you of God’s truth and love for your life. God’s Word has the power to uproot our despair and replace it with an overflowing joy.
Journaling
For many people, drawing or writing about their feelings can be therapeutic. Get yourself a special journal for you to use any time you want to express your thoughts and emotions when you are anxious, worried, or fearful. One of the best ways to give your problems and stress to God is to keep a journal.
Expand Your Vocabulary
We must increase our vocabulary to be able to discuss and explain our experiences if we are to conquer anxiety. Learn the meanings of the words to better describe your feelings so that you can better express and understand your emotions.
Physical Health
Our bodies can become depleted when experiencing high levels of anxiety. This is especially true when we are experiencing high levels of stress and lack of sleep. Be sure to continue or adopt a healthy diet to provide the nutrients your body needs. Engaging in physical activity can be an invaluable tactic in combating anxiety.
Breathe
People who are feeling a lot of stress often breathe shallowly. It is very important to learn how to calm down by doing deep breathing. Put one hand on your chest and the other on your belly to feel them fill up with air. Slowly let out your breath until you feel better.
Use the Senses
Engaging one of your five senses can also have a calming effect. Seeing, feeling, hearing, tasting, and touching are ways to help yourself to break out of the worry cycle by focusing on something else. Some find fidget toys very helpful. The more senses engaged, the better.
Seek Professional Help
If your daily life is negatively affected and you are concerned that the anxiety is more than just typical stressful experiences, don’t hesitate to reach out for professional help. Get a medical examination for physical symptoms and find a trusted Christian therapist by asking for recommendations. There is no shame in asking for and seeking help.
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