When Life feels too heavy
You don't have to face it alone
What would help you most right now?
I would like someone to pray for me... OR
I want help understanding anxiety
Why are you here?
You may not consider yourself religious.
You may simply be exhausted.
Perhaps -
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your mind wont slow down
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anxiety keeps returning
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relationships feel strained
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depression wastes daily
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you feel shame or guilty about something
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you feel empty when life looks fine
You are not the first person to feel this way
An ancient prayer says:
"When anxiety is great within me, Your comfort brought me joy." (Psalm 94:19)
"Why my soul, are you sad? Why so disturbed within me?" (Psalm 42:5)
"Do not let your hearts be troubled" ( John 14:1)
"Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you"
(1 Peter 5:7)
How have others found peace when life felt overwhelming?
"When I was diagnosed with cancer"
The Bible begins with Honesty -
Not Performance
"The Lord is close to the brokenhearted" (Psalm 34:18)
and Jesus said:
"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." (Matthew 11:28)
Who is Jesus - Really?
Jesus experienced grief, pressure, rejection and distress. He once said:
"My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow."
(Mark 14:34)
and was described as one who:
"Is able to understand our weaknesses."
(Hebrews 4:15)
Jesus did more than teach about peace:
"Since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ."
(Romans 5:1)
What if God is Not Distant?
"Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you (personally)." (1 Peter 5:7)
Jesus said:
"Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give as the world gives." (John 14:27)
A Simple First Step
If you are unsure what you believe, you could start here:
"God, if you are real, I need help.
If you care, show me."