FREEDOM FROM ANXIETY

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TEXT: Philippians 4:6

Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God;* 

Anxiety is a major feature of a life that is lived outside of God. While anxiety can be a norm for people who have no trust in God, it must never be for any true child of God. 

It is however quite unfortunate, that most of God's children live perpetually in anxiety.
Anxiety is a strong sign of unbelief in a believer's life. 

Let me quickly give you dictionary meaning of anxiety perhaps it will help.

Anxiety is an unpleasant state of mental uneasiness, nervousness, apprehension and obsession or concern about some uncertain events.It is 
an uneasy or distressing desire for something.

God is always willing to set His children free from this state of mind, but the reality surrounding them always seem to be gaining upper hand against the inner peace that Jesus promised His followers. 

For instance, Jesus is saying to you now,
 *"Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid"(John 14:27).* 

As a true follower of Jesus Christ, your peace should know no bounds. 

No single religious leader ever gave such assurance of Peace at any point in time in history. Only the Shepherd and Bishop of our souls could give such an assurance. 

"...MY Peace I leave with you..."
Wow! Jesus left His own very Peace with us.

Just think about this in a moment. 

The same peace Jesus had while sleeping in the hinder part of the ship in the face of raging stormy sea, is still here with you right now. (Mark 4:36-41).

Whatever provision, protection, deliverance or restoration that His Peace brought to the disciples while He was here in the flesh is still available to you today.

Jesus further said, "...Let not your heart be troubled..." 
 *Anytime you allow your heart lose sight of Jesus and His words, then you are losing your Peace.* 

Never you allow your heart run out of God's assurance of Peace. *Whenever anxiety is about to attend your soul, gently whisper to yourself; "I have Jesus' Peace with me, O my soul don't be troubled"* Remind yourself of this always. 

BIBLE READING:

Mark 4:36-41.

PRAYER FOCUS

1. I have Jesus' Peace, I therefore I declare peace over my life and every situation around me in the name of Jesus.

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