Have you ever noticed how impatient anxiety is? It wants answers and solutions right.now. Or maybe five minutes ago so there wouldn’t be anything to worry about. It’s uncertainty that leads to worry. Fear that a need will be unmet, that we will fail, that things won’t turn out ok. Anxiety says It’s all up to me, and I’m afraid I don’t have what it takes. Anxiety really puts us against God. It hints that we don’t believe He will care for us, or that we think we would do a better job running things than He is.
Anxiety is nothing new. Thousands of years ago David prayed, “Search me, O God… and know my anxious thoughts” (Psalm 139:23). Our anxious thoughts shout louder and louder to hold our attention. God speaks softly, addressing our tendency to worry with patient affirmation. Here’s what you should be anxious about – nothing. Instead of worrying, pray (Philippians 4:6). Bring your whole heart before the Father, who cares about you and cares for you (1 Peter 5:7). He knows what you need (Matthew 6:31-32). He will sustain you (Psalm 55:22). If you will wait for Him, you will find your strength renewed (Isaiah 40:31). He gives the gift of peace (John 14:27).
There are really two questions each of us must answer – Can God be trusted? And Am I willing to trust Him?
You can only answer the first question if you get to know the God who made you and loves you. If you do, the answer to the second question is a no-brainer. Why wouldn’t you trust Him? He loves you. He sent His Son to die for you. What good thing would He ever hold back from you?
You can be certain you will face trouble and difficulties. If your confidence is based on comfortable circumstances and plentiful resources, it will slip away at a moment’s notice. But when it’s based on the character of God, you don’t have to be afraid. Circumstances change with the wind. God does not (Malachi 3:6). Our abilities wax and wane. God is able (2 Corinthians 9:8). Our resources come and go. God’s resources are limitless (Ephesians 3:16).
Wait for and hope for and expect the Lord; Be brave and of good courage and let your heart be stout and enduring. Psalm 27:14 AMP