Anxiety. We all have succumbed to its pressure at least once or twice in our lives. For me, one of those times is currently happening. There is a presentation I have to give and be judged on for research I have been conducting over the past year. To say the least, I. Am. Terrified. I have been putting thinking about this presentation off for the past year (I knew I would have to do it sooner or later) and it was all fine until today, the night before. God knows what my anxiety looks like. He knows how big it is right now. But the thing is, I need to remind myself of how big He is and what His power looks like because ultimately I just may be horrible at giving presentations. It may not be a gift of mine, but God has power to enhance those gifts. He truly has the power to do anything! You and I have a part in this also. It tells us in the Bible that we must not be anxious about ANYTHING, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, we are to present our requests to God. As a result, He will give us His peace that surpasses all understanding as well as guarding our hearts and minds. (Phil. 4:6-7) This verse is widely known by a lot of people. So, why then do we continue this tragic road filled with worry and fear? It baffles me as to why when worry begins I just don't stop it at that moment and pray, make my request known to God, give thanks to Him and BELIEVE He will take care of it. I do this often, which if you would be honest with yourself you probably do too. We have a part in this, though. Praying. Asking. Believing. God is for us. He has a plan and purpose for our lives. Let's believe in that! Let His power reign in your life and give you the strength, confidence and a sound mind for what you may face. I will be right along with you as we take on this challenge. The challenge to not worry, but giving our anxieties over to God, believing He will come through for our success in the end and then we will be able to give Him the glory for sustaining us. Worry, fear, anxiety...cast it all on Him, because He cares for you. Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. - 1 Peter 5:7
Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. -Isaiah 41:10
Be Blessed. Look Up. Pray. Believe. And Grow.
Peace & <3,
Samantha
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