Replacing Fear and Anxiety with God’s Truth

When I quiet the noise of the world and focus on God’s truth, anxiety loses its grip and peace takes its place.

A lot of people these days are struggling with staying focused. There is a lot of worry and anxiety, even among Christians. Why?

I spend very little time looking at or reading the news. Even when it comes to Facebook, I avoid most things that are political in nature or what many people might consider newsworthy.

I am not here to talk about politics or to take any particular side. My focus today is to look at what you can do to help the anxious feelings that come your way. But what I do want to talk about is this: what is newsworthy? Where should my focus be? Is it important for me to keep up with all that is happening? And the big and foremost question—how much of it is true?

I have seen, in my lifetime, all the excitement about what is happening and how it is supposedly fulfilling prophecy, only for it to pass by and nothing happens. I have seen many people become complacent because things don’t happen the way people keep saying they will. So the question comes to me: what are we doing that actually turns people away from Christ?

A lot of what goes on in the news and on Facebook has very little, to no, real truth in it. It is all bent to the person’s thinking. So the question becomes, who are you really following and believing? Thus, anxiety rules in many people’s lives today because that is the goal of the media, which is backed by a mastermind—Satan.

Here are five steps that can help you stay going in the right direction, help you lead others to Christ, and help with anxiety.

Stay focused on God’s Word. Spend time each day in God’s Word. By doing so, you can get to know the One who can lead you into all truth.

Memorize God’s Word. Hiding God’s Word in your heart can help you through the trials of the day and keep your mind focused on truth.

Spend time in prayer. Pray for yourself, your family, and others, giving God permission to work in each life. As this becomes a habit in your life, you will find that with each trial you will automatically turn to God, just as the flower turns to the sun, trusting Him with all things.

Spend quality time with family. Build relationships with those you love, drawing their hearts to you. As you draw their hearts toward you, they will be drawn to God. As you spend time with God, they will feel—when they have been with you—that they have been with Jesus.

Reach out to others. Reach out with the love of Jesus. You have heard the old saying, “You can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar.” The same is true of people. You can attract more people with the love of Jesus than with fear about the future and what is happening in this world. Fear won’t keep people connected with God—history shows that—but true love will.

If we get rid of all the drama of this world in our lives and replace it with what is good and wholesome, like the steps above, we will be ready when Jesus comes. And we will win more people to the truth of Christ’s love. The devil doesn’t care what rabbit trail he gets us going down; he just wants us focused on something other than what will prepare us for what will happen in the future.

Dear Father,

Help us to stay focused on You in this world of chaos. You are the One who is ultimately in control, and we have nothing to fear for the future unless we forget how You have led us in the past. Keep us and guide us. Thank You for Your unfailing love.

In Jesus’ name,

Amen.

If you have been someone who has been caught up in the drama of this world, get refocused. Keep your focus on the Genuine—Jesus Christ. He is the only One who can guide you through life, and through you, win others to Himself. Jesus is coming soon, and filling your life with Him is the only way you will be ready.

What would your life be like if you were able to get most of the drama of this world out of your life and focus on what matters most?

Remember:

• Choose one specific time each day to read God’s Word, even if it is just 10 minutes. • Write down one Bible verse each week and work on memorizing it. • Start and end your day with a short prayer, intentionally releasing your worries to God. • Schedule at least one intentional, uninterrupted time each week with your family. • Look for one opportunity each week to encourage someone with kindness, prayer, or a listening ear.

The world will always offer noise, fear, and distractions. But peace is found when we choose, daily and intentionally, to fix our eyes on Jesus. As you quiet the outside voices and lean into truth, you will not only experience greater peace, but you will naturally reflect Christ to those around you.

What would your life be like if you were able to get most of the drama of this world out of your life and focus on what matters most?

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