KEY SCRIPTURE: Phi 4:6 NET “Do not be anxious about anything. Instead, in every situation, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, tell your requests to God.”

Anxiety is described as a disorder in the psychological world because it poses a threat to the normal living activities of anyone who gives in to it. Although the psychologists say anxiety is not altogether evil because it has a self-preservation tendency. The bible, God’s word, states without mincing words that the child of God, as well as all men, should not be anxious at all. Anxiety is first and foremost a state of the mind that anticipates evil, failure, danger or even death, with no clue in sight for that challenge. From the mental level, it proceeds to the emotional state where one’s feelings get agitated, such that he or she becomes very hurt and confused. The anxious person is often fearful and feels very helpless. Remember, fear is a feeling of helplessness because of an anticipated danger. Fear is basically faith in the power of the devil. Fear is unconsciously a decision not to accept God’s offer of protection but to accept Satan and his deceptive demons’ lies of ultimate destruction. Job 3:25 KJV” For the thing which I greatly feared is come upon me, and that which I was afraid of is come unto me.”

The above statement was said by Job. Meanwhile, Satan told God that he could not attack him because God had protected or hedged him.
Job 1:10 KJV” Hast not thou made an hedge about him, and about his house, and about all that he hath on every side? thou hast blessed the work of his hands, and his substance is increased in the land.” Now, from this verse, was Job unsecured? Job believed a lie that he was insecure
His choice to be afraid was unfounded. This was a wrong action and subsequently a sin. The Lord says we should not be anxious or afraid about anything. Do not spend your time and strength worrying over anything. This is not a suggestion
but a command that must be obeyed.

God our Father has continually stated that he would never leave nor forsake us. Heb 13:5 KJV “Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.” In Isaiah 41:10, the Lord gives a very assuring word that reads as follows: “Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.” The Lord says He will always be with us and that He is our God. As our God, it means He is the creator, the strong and trusted one or the faithful one. He says He would strengthen us, that is, if you are weak and sickly, He would make you strong or heal you. The next word of assurance is to help or assist you when in danger. He would be present to see you through..Lastly, He said He would uphold or lift you up if any challenge has crushed you down. These three areas are the major issues that bring all kinds of emotional torment when men are entangled in difficulties pertaining to them. You have absolute security; do not entertain any fear.

CONFESSION

I do not worry, nor am I anxious about anything. I always sanctify the Lord God and make Him my dread and my fear. Nothing threatens me, so long as I maintain God’s greatness in my consciousness

FURTHER STUDIES

Isa 43:2 KJV” When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.”

Exo 14:13 KJV And Moses said unto the people, Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD, which he will shew to you to day: for the Egyptians whom ye have seen to day, ye shall see them again no more for ever.