SATURDAY – QUESTION & ANSWER

Question #1. I am full of anxiety. My husband is withdrawn, dishonest, and extremely selfish. I feel like I am living in a prison. My anxiety comes from condemnation from my unsaved husband. I have not peace in my life.

Answer #1. People with anxiety are not God-conscious; they are self-conscious. You cannot be spiritually minded in this state; you can only be carnally minded. Your answer is in 1Peter 5:6-7. “Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.

When you are living a life of anxiety and worry, it is living in a life of pride. These verses are saying that if you live a life of “casting your cares”, it takes humility to do that. You don’t trust God when you keep your problems and in essence, you are telling God that you can take care of it better and you are not going to give it to him. That is prideful in Gods eyes.

God did not build us to handle all the problems here on earth. You and I are not made to handle tomorrows problems. You will be empty of energy. God says that when we worry, we are no better than a drunk. Luke 21:34 “And take heed to yourselves, lest at anytime your hearts be overcharged…with drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day comes upon you unawares.”

Wow!! He is saying that you will become overcharged or anxious if you are consumed with the care of this life. Also, you will be categorized with drunks. When you are in this state, you will not be able to hear the voice of God.

The answer to have a peaceful life is in Psalm 119:17 “Your word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against you.”