Keeping The Faith During Christian Anxiety

By Teri Farley


We may not remember the exact moment that we said the sinner's prayer and asked the Lord into our hearts but it is a monumental experience that no Christian forgets. It symbolizes a turning point from sin and into the foal of God's love and understanding. The truth of being a Christian, however, is that as such we can still experience Christian anxiety in our everyday walks.

It may sound contrary to every bible verse you have ever read or many of the silent prayers you have offered up to God but there is a grain of logic that correlates to this way of thinking and it is a testament to the truth that many Christians face but are sometimes afraid to admit for fear that their belief in God will be called into question. The good news is that we want to take the time here and now to dispel the myth and present some sound truth to those who may be experiencing Christian anxiety in any aspect of their lives.

If you are reading this, it means one thing for certain which is that you are human. There is a powerful connection between the body and soul that the human mind simply does not have the capacity to completely understand. But because we are human and at the same time in possession of a soul, we have a supreme contact line to faith through our connection to our Creator. This lifeline does not allow us to avoid our emotional reactions to experiences such as Christian anxiety, even if it seems that having such emotions is counterproductive to believing in God.

Sometimes negativity plays a critical role in our feelings and can be problematic. This is not a reflection that we have failed to trust God. Quite the contrary, with a continued prayer life and daily devotional reading, we can come to understand how to cope with Christian anxiety and not be overwhelmed by such experiences. At the end of each day, we can take comfort in knowing God will not abandon us.

No matter what your religious beliefs are, you must understand that God does not judge by the appearance of adversity in our lives. This means that no matter who you are, your relationship with the Creator is not jeopardized amidst conflicts and challenges that come calling.

In actuality, we can look to God and our beliefs when we must face Christian anxiety. We can also embrace the unending truth which is that nothing is too hard for God to help us deal with. What is important is that we accept the limitations of our own human minds and bodies to understand.

So the next time the feeling of anxiety as a Christian comes calling, remember that no person has been exempt from anxiety. No matter if it is on the job, in the home or another setting, comfort can come from knowing that it is normal and that it will pass.

Remember to exercise faith even as little as the size of a mustard seed is positive in the eyes of God and can go a long ways to getting through Christian anxiety that arises.




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