How to handle fear and worry day to day

[mikechristianforumsusr]

Christ tells us that faith conquers fear and worry; that we need not fear or worry if we have faith and trust in him. I haven't had much to fear or worry about in my life until recently and now I am finding it very difficult to deal with. Because I have fears or worry does that mean I don't have faith? And just saying "faith conquers fear and worry" doesn't help much to alleviate it. So how do I, as a Christian, handle fear and worry in my life on a daily basis?

 

[Shawb]

First, it's ok to have worries after all there were many times where even the apostles worried especially Peter. God knows our frame and that our faith is not perfect. In times of desperation cling to the Jesus and he will give you the strength to overcome.

 

[joshua 1 9]

Christ tells us that faith conquers fear and worry; that we need not fear or worry if we have faith and trust in him. I haven't had much to fear or worry about in my life until recently and now I am finding it very difficult to deal with. Because I have fears or worry does that mean I don't have faith? And just saying "faith conquers fear and worry" doesn't help much to alleviate it. So how do I, as a Christian, handle fear and worry in my life on a daily basis?

Yes there are spiritual ways to deal with fear and worry, though prayer you can learn how to control your stress. Exercise helps a lot to control stress and depression. Sometimes when we feel like exercising the least is when we need it the most.

 

[mikechristianforumsusr]

cling to the Jesus and he will give you the strength to overcome.

But I guess my question is how do you personally (and practically) do this in your life? Just knowing these words tells me it's true but isn't helping me much to get there.

 

[Shawb]

I struggle with this too, but I would try to remember the things I am greatful for and God's promise of never leaving us and remember. It might take a while to click as it does me. I won't lie there are times where it feels hopeless, but remember those are just feelings. They change all the time and do not represent your faith in God. And perhaps the anxiety you feel is an opportunity to get closer to him. I hope this helped a bit.

 

[RaymondG]

Just think about what Jesus said: Which of you, by taking thought, can add one cubit to your stature? Know that worrying can do no good. Know that all things Will work together for the good. The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away, but Blessed be the name of the Lord..... Know that sometimes God takes away things, that we have, to give us bigger things. Sometimes He has to closer the little door in front of us before we see the bigger doors that were next to it. The only thing that could hinder you from seeing it is if you put your head in your hands and worry about the first door.

Now Lift up your heads, O ye gates; and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in.

Can you see it? Your steps are already ordered by the Lord....you just have to Lift up you head and walk in them.

Can you Hear it?

"he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me."

 

[tturt]

One thing that got my attention about this topic in the last few days was this statement- you can't have worry and fear about something and have faith about that same area. I know! It's so obvious!

Finding I need to change my thoughts from worry and fear to focusing on Yahweh and sometimes on His many promises.

 

[1213]

Christ tells us that faith conquers fear and worry; that we need not fear or worry if we have faith and trust in him. I haven't had much to fear or worry about in my life until recently and now I am finding it very difficult to deal with. Because I have fears or worry does that mean I don't have faith?

It can also mean that you don’t have much faith, not necessary that you don’t have faith at all.

Fear can be mitigated by understanding for example this:
And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell. Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father. But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows.
Matt. 10:28-31

But it may not be helpful in all situations. I think the solution depends on what you are afraid of.

 

[dwc]

Christ tells us that faith conquers fear and worry; that we need not fear or worry if we have faith and trust in him. I haven't had much to fear or worry about in my life until recently and now I am finding it very difficult to deal with. Because I have fears or worry does that mean I don't have faith? And just saying "faith conquers fear and worry" doesn't help much to alleviate it. So how do I, as a Christian, handle fear and worry in my life on a daily basis?

You have faith as long as you are hearing the word of GOD. When you follow Jesus, you are a follower of God. We are told in scripture to cast all of our cares on to Jesus. Cares in this text would be concerns, worries and such. Also scripture says God has not given us the spirit of fear but of POWER, of LOVE and a SOUND MIND. Most importantly, faith comes by hearing the word of God and fear comes by listening to the lies of the enemy, the devil. A great way to rid ourselves from fear is to keep listening and speaking what God says about fear. I have a download I created with GOD's help that is just 99 cents that will bless you. I am preaching (just scripture only) what God says about fear. By hearing this each day for 30 minutes, you'll get freer and freer from fear and your faith in God will grow more and more. Click RIGHT HERE. I pray this helps and answers your question.

 

[Bible2+]

mikechristianforumsusr said in post #1:

So how do I, as a Christian, handle fear and worry in my life on a daily basis?

The key is prayer:

Philippians 4:6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

1 Peter 5:7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.

The way to cast all your care (worry) upon God is to immediately bring to Him in prayer anything that you become worried about at any time (Philippians 4:6-7). Then leave it in His hands, believing that He will take care of it (Mark 11:24) or that He will show you what you need to do (James 1:5).

 

[Bible2+]

1213 said in post #8:

It can also mean that you don’t have much faith, not necessary that you don’t have faith at all.

If Christians ever feel that their faith is weakening into unbelief, they can pray to Jesus Christ to help them (Mark 9:24). If they want more faith to come into their hearts, they can read the Bible, or listen to someone reading the Bible out loud (Romans 10:17), whether in person or in a recording. And they can pray to Jesus to increase their faith (Luke 17:5).

If Christians want to keep their hearts from being hardened by the deceitfulness of sin (Hebrews 3:13b), they can fellowship with other Christians every day (Hebrews 3:13), at least in some fashion (Matthew 18:20), such as on this forum, being exhorted by them, and exhorting them in turn (Hebrews 10:25). One way that Christians can lose their faith is by having unrepentant sin in their lives which sears their conscience as with a hot iron (1 Timothy 4:2b), to where they begin to reject the faith, and start listening to lies from demons instead (1 Timothy 4:1-2). In a desire to continue in their lusts without repentance, Christians can reach the point where they become no longer able to endure the sound doctrine of the Bible, and instead seek out and latch onto any teachings which will help to support them in their lusts (2 Timothy 4:3-4).

Ultimately, the only rock-solid base for Christian faith is doing God's will (Matthew 7:24-25, John 7:17, James 1:22). For if Christians remain in disobedience to God without repentance, their faith will come to have, as it were, a foundation of sand, so that their faith will collapse when trouble comes (Matthew 7:26-27, Matthew 13:21, Luke 8:13), such as during the future Tribulation of Revelation chapters 6 to 18 and Matthew 24 (Matthew 24:9-13). It is Christians' obedience to Jesus Christ's commands which causes Him to continue to manifest Himself to them (John 14:21,23, John 12:26).