devotion

James 1:2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds.  Ooh, this is a hard one. I feel anxiety rising just thinking about facing trials. But that is […]

Psalms 91:1 Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most high will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. Though this is a short verse, there is quite a bit to unpack and insights we […]

2 Corinthians 10:5 We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. It was not until I […]

Luke 12:22 Then Jesus said to his disciples: “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or about your body, what you will wear.” When you have little money […]

Psalms 139:23 Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts.  When I first read this verse I wondered what was meant by “test me.” It seemed out of place […]

Psalms 56:3 When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. If anyone had reason to be stressed out and filled with anxiety, it would be David. When reading his story, it is hard […]

Philippians 4:13 I can do all this through him who gives me strength.  This is a great verse. It is very empowering and encouraging for believers. It is a widely used verse and a popular […]

Joshua 1:9 Hae I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. There is nothing more […]

  Proverbs 12:25 Anxiety weighs down the heart, but a kind word cheers it up.  A truer statement has never been said. Anxiety indeed weighs us down. Anyone who has ever felt anxiety (which is […]

John 14:27 Peace I leave you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.  Jesus knew […]

Romans 8:39 neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Yesterday this verse was referenced […]

Isaiah 43:1 But now, this is what the Lord says – he who created you, Jacob, he who formed you, Israel: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; […]

2 Thessalonians 3:16 Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.  This verse comes from the second letter Paul […]

2 Timothy 1:7 For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love, and self-discipline. Anxiety and stress can be quite the challenge to overcome. As a person with […]

Psalms 94:19 When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy.  What do you do when anxiety becomes great within you? If you are anything like me you probably drown in the emotions […]