The Psalmist warned us that to reach a wise heart, we must ask, “Lord, show us to tell our days. “But in times of instability and uncertainty, counting time is synonymous with anxious life. Sometimes the subtle difference between organizing our agenda and a false control of our lives does not make us realize that we are following a path of self-reliance.
So how can we see that we have set aside a God who has given us life and supports us daily?Here are 3 effects that anxiety causes on our hearts.
- While situations of uncertainty create anxiety in our hearts.
- It is at this time that we are more oriented towards the certainty of failure.
- Anxiety creates a barrier in our learning.
- Leading us to change the new by illusory certainties.
- Our prayers become apathetic and indifferent.
- The Lord’s mercy no longer feels like morning shoots.
Because the anxious heart wants an immediate solution, the answers we give are just ‘yes or no’. It is difficult to concentrate on future situations, because only the uncertainties of the present flood thoughts and control feelings.
It is common at the moment to create hypothetical situations and not be able to think of alternatives or new perspectives, we are led to a series of defensive behaviors because we feel powerless and insecure, to remain calm to reflect and observe what is happening, especially with oneself, is a way of not acting impulsively.
In Overcoming Fears and Anxieties, Elyse Fitzpatrick reminds us that a snack for our hearts is the text of Philippians 4. 6-8. The Apostle Paul teaches 8 filters we must have to see the situations around us. Ask yourself, is this true?Good reputation?Do you recommend?
Not acting anxiously is not just about recognizing anxiety, but not letting it control your behavior, prayer, and reading the Word are practices that shape our hearts and thoughts, recalling our condition of sin and pointing to God’s sovereignty, only Christ offers us total security. . He redeemed us and made us new creatures in his likeness. Resting under your care is the certainty that we are safe in a God who controls the universe.