Anxiety about end of times

Laurthesimmer · Aug 19, 2020

Hey all,
I was raised Christian and do believe in the Lord Jesus Christ and trust him with everything. That being said, like many people here, I have anxiety and need reassurance. I am sure most people (myself included) believe that the End of Times is near but I don't want it to happen. I want to grow old and die peacefully in my sleep, but I also don't want my dear sweet 9-month-old to have to make any hard decisions past the age of accountability. I want to help Jesus set up His Kingdom here on Earth, but I don't want anyone especially left behind loved ones to suffer or die. I just really wish there was another prophecy that could be fulfilled instead. I understand why it has to happen the way it does; I just don't want it to. Seeing and reading it from a theoretical perspective is intriguing, but seeing signs that indicate that it could actually happen in my lifetime or my son's lifetime fills me with dread and anxiety.
I pray over and over for the anxiety, for loved ones, for people in general (just did before writing this) and I feel fine until I get back into reading the news (because my personality I have to), or see certain weather events.

I just need to know how I can make the anxiety stop for good... I'm not about to kill myself or start taking anxiety medication, but I feel like I can't keep repeating the same prayers over and over again. I can't keep feeling like this... I don't know what to do.
Thanks, anyone for listening to my ramble, any advice is really appreciated more than you can ever know.

Thanks,
Laur

Aussie Pete · Aug 19, 2020

We are commanded to be anxious for nothing. I'm good at that. Most of my anxieties have turned out to be nothing. Stop asking God for things that you have prayed about. Start thanking Him for His wisdom, love, power, goodness, mercy and grace. Thank Him for the answers, even if they have yet to come to pass. Try getting excited instead. Our redemption is getting closer each day. You have to accept things as they are. Wishful thinking is worthless. I have children and grandchildren. I don't know what life will bring to them. I'm glad that I'm nearer the end of my life than the beginning.

Worrying about things that we cannot control is pointless and just wears us out. Keep close to God, put your trust and confidence in Him and let Him have His way. Cast your care on Him! He cares for you. Don't take those cares back. Once you give them away they are no longer yours.

Jude1:3Contendforthefaith · Aug 19, 2020

OP it's happening to A Lot of Christians right now.

You're not alone.

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Jeshu · Aug 19, 2020

i think any theory about the end times that makes you frightened is not much good news as far as i'm concerned.

Jesus' is King of kings and Lord of lords also over anxiety.

When you are anxious go to Jesus and lay yourself down at His feet and tell him your fears and worries and ask Him for ability to fight against them and to learn to trust in Jesus for Jesus is the God of the Good News, not the bad news, the bad news is for those who rejected Him as their Lord and Saviour.

It is true that time of persecution make or break us. i don't think anyone can overcome this world on their own, that is why we have Jesus to help us on The Way. So take yourself in your fearful one to Him and let His love cast out the fear and make you the fearful one fearless in and with Him.

Trust in Him awaits the day when we need Him to speak for us, He has promised He will, so it is not for us something we need to worry about.

Peace.

Mark 13:11 "Whenever you are arrested and brought to trial, do not worry beforehand about what to say. Just say whatever is given you at the time, for it is not you speaking, but the Holy Spirit."

Victor in Christ · Aug 19, 2020

Laur, switch off the news channels. Ask Christ with all prayer and supplications to give you strength not to worry about the end times. Its not even for us to know the times, just in the same way it wasn't Job's concern how the earth was made. Give thanks to the Lord that he has blessed you with a child and try not to worry about the age of accountability. No person knows what the age of accountability or understanding is, only God knows in his divine wisdom. Be very thankful that Christ made you, saved you and blessed you with a child. Be thankful he's put a roof over your head, food on the table, water to drink. The simple things in this earthly life he has given to you. Count your many blessings Laur. Psalms 46:1-2.

God bless

Dave L · Aug 19, 2020

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pdudgeon · Aug 19, 2020

Many of us are anxious because of these times. What we tend to forget is that Jesus knew the same anxiety during His life. He literally sweated blood and cried tears when faced with His own crucifixion.

But He did the only thing that He could, and gave Himself up to the suffering and torture and death that had to come before the Resurrection was possible. Going through that was the only way that He could reach those souls in Hell and give them a chance to believe in Him.

Sometimes we get to live our lives for ourselves, making the best choices that we can at the time. But other times, we must sacrifice so that others can benefit, just like Christ did.

Is it fair? is it just? No, but God brings right from bad circumstances that we suffer through, and He does so every time.

It all depends on where you expect to get your reward for doing good. If you expect an Earthly reward, you may or may not get it. But if you expect a Heavenly reward, your chances of getting that are greater than your chances on Earth.
The thing about the End Times is that things are going to get much worse before they get better. People will flee from where they live in order to find safety and sanctuary.

It is perfectly natural to worry when going through those perilous times.

That happens in any natural catastrophe, but there's nothing natural about what happens during the End Times. Hardship will be everywhere, not just in some places, and not everyone will make it to the End still alive.

So what to do? When faced with the End Times, Choose Christ, the one sure thing in this life while you still have the opportunity to do so, because there is a limited supply of Time, and Tomorrow is not guaranteed.

paul1149 · Aug 19, 2020

It's the prayer of faith that saves and heals. Sometimes we can get caught in a loop of repetitive anxiety prayers, where we're continually reaffirming not our faith, but our fears. If you catch yourself doing that it's time to stop and remind yourself of the goodness of God. Creation was His idea, Salvation too. He has a plan, and despite what we see in the news or in our lives, His plan is good. The anxiety prayers may be a good place to start, but they should lead to the prayer of faith.

Jesus told the disciples to come away to a deserted place to rest awhile. Mark Taylor says we need to stay tuned to "God's frequency". The prince of the power of the air dominates the world's chatter, and we need to guard our minds so that it doesn't take us over.

When you're reading the news - and we are told to "watch and pray", so we should - be aware that you are in enemy territory and must proceed carefully. Stay in touch with how it affects your spirit. Know your limits. Take frequent rests to refresh yourself. You are God's work and you must treat yourself as such. Keep watching and praying in faith balanced.

You family and loved ones - God loves them as much, and better, than you. You can trust them to Him. You cannot spare them all suffering in this life, but you can spare them some, and you can pray that they will grow strong in the Lord so they can deal with their challenges.

I would say to spend time in Philippians, which deals with issues of letting go, trusting, and resting. The attitude with which you approach things will transform you and empower you to do the most good for others. "Guard your heart, for out of the heart come the issues of life."

SANTOSO · Aug 20, 2020

I understand as a parent !
Laur, revive yourself in keeping with God’s word.
Laur, renew your strength in keeping with God’s promises.

You need to grow in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus!

Otherwise, how you are going to train your child in keeping with God’s word.

Just Pray a short prayer every day:
Lord Jesus,
Draw near to me and my family because we draw near to You.
Forgive us for our neglect. Cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
We submit ourselves to God. We resist all fear about end times in the Your mighty name, Jesus Christ.
Grant us strength to meditate EVERYDAY your truth in the Holy Scripture.
For I believe Your truth will set me free.
Hallelujah.
Amen

Lost4words · Aug 20, 2020

Put all of your trust in Jesus. Live each day for God.

Dont worry about 'end times'. Dont go searching for end times fantasy stories on here or youtube etc.

God bless you

Jimdubu · Aug 31, 2020

I am going to start off here by saying that God loves you, and doesn't want you to be fearful. here are a few scripture verses to help when we are feeling anxious about anything.
Matthew 6:25-33
Matthew 6:34
Phillipians 4:6
Romans 8:38-39
Isaiah 35:4
We know that for salvation we need to ask forgiveness of our sins and TRULY repent of our sins. I sense your heart is troubled for your friends and family that are not saved. Before Jesus ascended to Heaven, he left us with "The Great Commission" Matthew 28:18-20. Then Jesus came to them and said " All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age. (ESV) We that are saved are no longer held accountable to the Law ( the ten commandments) however anyone not having their name written down in the book of life, will be held accountable by the Law. and even one law broken is enough to condemn their soul to hell. That is why it is so important for us to share the Good News of Jesus Christ. There are a number of great videos on You Tube from The Way of The Master on evangelizing to the lost, including our family members. Yon can also find them on livingwaters.com. It is possible the Holy Spirit has been putting the lost in your family upon your heart.
You said you wished you could find another prophesy that was different then this one. I need caution you to be very careful here, because when we try to make a god to fit our ideals we are committing a sin. God said in Exodus 20 "you shall have no gods before me " "You shall not make for yourself a carved image, or any likeness of anything that is in heaven above or in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth. You shall not bow down to them or serve them, for I the Lord your God am a jealous God."(ESV) So as you can see by someone saying "My god would never do such and such" or " My god is this kind of god" they are creating their own idol of a false god.
I know I have given lot of information here. I would ask if anything doesn't seem right with anything I have said, please verify it through the scriptures, as you should always do since it is the inerrant Word of God .
One good reference I can give you is a great book by Max Lucado called "Anxious For Nothing". You will be in my prayers.

FulfilledInHim · Nov 8, 2020

Don’t Worry!!

It has already happened. “The end of the Age” was the end on the age of the Old Mosaic Covenant. That was consummated in 70AD. Now the Messianic Covenant in Jesus is everlasting and will not end. No more end! You are secure in your faith. You do not have to prepare for any Glival “great Tribulation “ it was only meant to apply to Israel or “Jacob”. You are ok have peace!

peacheedandee · Dec 19, 2020

Just think though, if Jesus comes earlier than you'd like, it would take away the pain and tears of LOTS of people who DESPERATELY need it. I wouldn't worry about your child's age of accountability. That's too far away to worry. Not only that, just think, you won't have to ever worry about grieving or suffering again. Life here is a risk. As much as you might think it can be fun, there are EXTREME risks of being here, and that alone gives me anxiety.

SANTOSO · Dec 20, 2020

Cast your anxiety to the Lord, for He cares for you.
Are you looking for Jesus ?

Do you remember Jesus have said this :
And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age." -Matthew 28:20

Is the Lord not with you ?

Where is He ? How He can be with us now till the end of the age ?

This is what we have heard:
For God, who said, "Let light shine out of darkness," has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. -2 Corinthians 4:6

Has not God said the light of the world shine out of darkness! Have you not known the light of the world is the Lord Jesus? Has not this light shone in your heart?

How this light of the world shone in our hearts?

This is what we have heard:

For the commandment is a lamp and the teaching a light, and the reproofs of discipline are the way of life, -Proverbs 6:23

Have you received the Lord’s teaching into your heart?
If you receive His teaching, that light of the world will shine in your heart.

FulfilledInHim · Dec 23, 2020

Like I said, the Lord already returned in judgment to judge the wicked house of Jacob in the first century it was the end of the old covenant relationship with God and his people as the new covenant continues eternally unto this day. To worry about some future catastrophic event of judgment is futile. Don’t waste your time believing fables when God’s word was for filled just as Jesus said it would be have peace do not believe in fables

HopeInJesusOnly · Jan 3, 2021

I wish no one had told me about end times, or Revelations or a rapture. This is the stuff that feeds anxiety.

All I needed to hear was God is love and he loves me AND my neighbour, so love each other and all will go well.

SANTOSO · Jan 3, 2021

Dear friend,
You know that your wishing away about end times, will not help. Seek the Lord who can help.

Come now to the Lord and return to His side by get right your relationship right with Him again.

Since He does not even want the little ones to perish, that is why He calls the little ones not to be hindered from coming to Him.

This is what we have heard:
but Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven." -Matthew 19:14

If the little ones can come to Him ! Why can’t you !

VCR-2000 · Feb 12, 2021

I have the same feelings as OP. I mainly have anxiety about wanting to start a life of my own and get a job, find a girlfriend/wife, have sex, have kids, etc. I know that in the Bible it says we are not married in Heaven and everyone is eternally single and forced-celibate. Why can't Heaven still have some of the more relatively "simple" things we have known and enjoyed in this life? What compounds the life issue to me is that I am in a late stage (age 29), I feel like I have stopped developing after I came out of high school and have been a late bloomer on all that stuff. Especially with Corona and who knows if our government is doing it to trick us into accepting dictatorship.

The whole prophecy sounds kind of like an anti-climax to me. The world gets (planned) worse and worse to the point there is nothing but trouble everywhere with no other refuge of peace, and when it finally does get better, this earth is just snuffed out anyway.

FulfilledInHim · Feb 15, 2021

That’s because the future view of the end times is wrong and unbiblical.

Don’t Worry!!

It has already happened. “The end of the Age” was the end on the age of the Old Mosaic Covenant. That was consummated in 70AD. Now the Messianic Covenant in Jesus is everlasting and will not end. No more end! You are secure in your faith. You do not have to prepare for some future “great tribulation”. It was only meant to apply to the 1st Century Jew’s who rejected and killed Jesus. You are ok have peace!
The only judgement that you gave to worry about us the one God makes on your heart for your sins is you turn away from the covering mercy of The blood of Jesus Christ.

I know it’s hard In these times, but stop believing in stories about “the end” that are just invested by men and women to sell books , movies, and make themselves rich in the things of this world.

QUOTE="VCR-2000, post: 75743173, member: 415812"]I have the same feelings as OP. I mainly have anxiety about wanting to start a life of my own and get a job, find a girlfriend/wife, have sex, have kids, etc. I know that in the Bible it says we are not married in Heaven and everyone is eternally single and forced-celibate. Why can't Heaven still have some of the more relatively "simple" things we have known and enjoyed in this life? What compounds the life issue to me is that I am in a late stage (age 29), I feel like I have stopped developing after I came out of high school and have been a late bloomer on all that stuff. Especially with Corona and who knows if our government is doing it to trick us into accepting dictatorship.

The whole prophecy sounds kind of like an anti-climax to me. The world gets (planned) worse and worse to the point there is nothing but trouble everywhere with no other refuge of peace, and when it finally does get better, this earth is just snuffed out anyway.[/QUOTE]

FulfilledInHim · Feb 15, 2021

The future end time scenario is unbiblical and wrong.

Don’t Worry!!

It has already happened. “The end of the Age” was the end on the age of the Old Mosaic Covenant. That was consummated in 70AD. Now the Messianic Covenant in Jesus is everlasting and will not end. No more end! You are secure in your faith. You do not have to prepare for some future “great tribulation”. It was only meant to apply to the 1st Century Jews who rejected and killed Jesus. You are ok have peace!
The only judgement that you have to worry about is the one God makes on your heart for your sins if you turn away from the covering mercy of The blood of Jesus Christ.

I know it’s hard in these times, but stop believing in stories about “the end” that are just invented by men and women to sell books , movies, and make themselves rich in the things of this world.

QUOTE="VCR-2000, post: 75743173, member: 415812"]I have the same feelings as OP. I mainly have anxiety about wanting to start a life of my own and get a job, find a girlfriend/wife, have sex, have kids, etc. I know that in the Bible it says we are not married in Heaven and everyone is eternally single and forced-celibate. Why can't Heaven still have some of the more relatively "simple" things we have known and enjoyed in this life? What compounds the life issue to me is that I am in a late stage (age 29), I feel like I have stopped developing after I came out of high school and have been a late bloomer on all that stuff. Especially with Corona and who knows if our government is doing it to trick us into accepting dictatorship.

The whole prophecy sounds kind of like an anti-climax to me. The world gets (planned) worse and worse to the point there is nothing but trouble everywhere with no other refuge of peace, and when it finally does get better, this earth is just snuffed out anyway.[/QUOTE]
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