Thoughts & Reflections on Fear, Worry and Anxiety

Yesterday I felt worried upon hearing and reflecting about some sad and bad news.  Last night before bed, I read Ana Dagarin’s post at “Ramble On” for Five Minute Friday, and I've been meditating on something she said about fear...here's what I jotted down. 

Fear crowds out faith

Anxiety leaves no room for peace

Worry takes away the option to trust God

Self-focus obscures my ability to see God

Fear is a sin

Anxiety steals peace from my heart and mind  

Worry is a waste of time

Self-focus is boring

Lord, I take comfort in knowing that nothing takes You by surprise.

You are never anxious.

You don’t wring Your hands in worry.

There is not a path worn out before Your throne as You pace back and forth with worry

You alone know the future

You have perfect vision, un-obscured by sin

You will make wrong things right

Justice will be served in Your perfect timing

Evil and sin will be punished

All things are under Your control and firmly held in Your grasp

I can only be fearful, anxious and worried when I take my eyes off of God.

Despite reading God’s word each day and praying, I’ve felt like lately there has been silence from God.  Here are some thoughts and reflections of why I’m silent towards someone.  I’m not saying this is why God seems silent, but perhaps I need to ask the Lord why I feel as though He seems silent to me. 

I’m silent when someone isn’t listening.

I don’t want to waste my time and words on someone who doesn’t seem to care or pay attention to what I have to say.

I’m silent when I feel hurt by someone.

Lord are You quiet because I haven’t obeyed Your last instructions to me?  Please help me to obey, just follow through and not make excuses but make the time, not find the time, to do what You are calling me to do.

Perhaps I have too many other voices and noise competing for my attention.  Help me to listen clearly and incline my ear towards You Lord Jesus.