“Anxiety is a mark of spiritual insecurity.” (Thomas Merton)
Anxiety stems from a lack of confidence in God’s love and care. When I am anxious, I am essentially saying:
God, I’m not sure you want the best for me or for my loved ones. I don’t trust your intentions or your plans. Your timing is off. You are not dependable. Maybe worldly solutions are better than waiting for You to act.
As I type these words out, I sense the fallacy in them. Fear and anxiety are based on erroneous beliefs; They come from faithlessness in a faithful God.
When we are driven by fear and anxiety, we are being influenced by lies.
The alternative is to operate from Truth:
God, I am sure You desire the highest good for all. Your timing is perfect, even though I don’t understand it. You have shown that you are dependable. Your solutions are always better than any worldly human strategies. I trust you.
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