Pensiero puzzolente: Ansia
by Toni Weisz/Stinking Thinking
Scritture: Filippesi 4:6-7, Matteo 6:25-26, 31 E 33, Salmo 121:2 e Matteo 10:31
Filippesi 4:6-7
Non essere ansioso per niente, ma in ogni cosa con la preghiera e la supplica (chiedendo umilmente) with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God, and the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Matteo 6:25-26, 31, E 33
“Perciò ti dico, non preoccuparti per la tua vita, cosa mangerete o cosa berrete; né del tuo corpo, cosa indosserai. La tua vita non vale più del cibo e il corpo più del vestito? Guarda gli uccelli del cielo, poiché non seminano né mietono né raccolgono nei granai; eppure il tuo Padre celeste li nutre. Non vali più di loro? “Therefore, do not worry, detto, «Cosa mangeremo?' o 'Cosa berremo?' o 'Cosa indosseremo?’ For after all these things the gentiles seek. Perché il tuo Padre celeste sa che hai bisogno di tutte queste cose. Ma cercate prima il regno di Dio e la sua giustizia e tutte queste cose vi saranno sopraggiunte».
Salmo 121:2
My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.
When I was a young child, I worried about everything. When I left a homework assignment at home accidentally, I went into a panic. What is my teacher going to think or say to me?
Frantically, I would call my mom, “Can you please bring my assignment to school?”
She said to me, “You are such a worry wart.”
I was so anxious that my perfect mask would be exposed, that people might see the real me, an insecure people-pleaser, seeking approval from others so I could feel good about myself. I so desperately needed to feel like I belonged, that I was a person of value. I was continually striving for perfection to receive love and accolades from others. But that didn’t work; it only left me feeling alone and depleted.
As an adult, I became anxious when I negatively projected into the future. When I did this, I felt weak, senza speranza, e scoraggiato. My head and eyes were cast down, and I felt like giving up. But when I recognized I was looking inward, then I reminded myself, “My help comes from the Lord,” (Salmo 121:2) and I looked up to heaven.
God has promised us in His Word that He will meet all of our needs. “Are you not of more value than many sparrows?” Matthew 10:31
Ma sfortunatamente, I did not trust Him. I made some very bad decisions because I did not trust Him with my future, my life, my marriage, or my children. I had to be in control, and relinquishing that control was a scary thing for me.
Pensavo di poter ridurre al minimo la mia ansia cercando di controllare tutti e tutto. But I realized that was impossible to do, and it made me very frustrated and emotionally drained. I used to jump in to fix, rescue, and save others because I became anxious about all the what ifs.
I realized I cannot save, rescue, or fix anyone; only God can. I was sinning against God by not trusting Him in every area of my life. I had to believe He is a good God and He can take care of me and my family.
Ricordo nel mio diario, Dio me lo dice, “Get out of My way; you are preventing Me from working in your family.” IN ALL CAPS, PURE. Dio non era contento di me. Dio mi ha mostrato che la mia mancanza di fiducia in Lui era un peccato e mettere gli altri davanti a Lui era un idolo. He showed me that He was not like my earthly parents; He was kind and gentle, loving, caring, and full of compassion. I repented and turned away from my sin of unbelief and turned to God.
I no longer struggle with feeling anxious. I have learned to pray and bring all my concerns to Him. I believe only He can provide for all my needs. I am finally free of that sick thinking and character defect that kept me stuck and fretting for so many decades.
Grazie, Signore, for the gift of your presence in my life, for the Holy Spirit to remind me that I am Yours!!! Thank you that I am not alone; You are always with me.
Domande da prendere a cuore:
- Did you struggle with anxiety? What kinds of things would make you anxious?
- Are you still struggling with anxiety?
- What are some things you do to help you overcome your anxiety?
- Come possiamo pregare per te?
I pray this topic has been helpful for you. Per favore contattaci se hai bisogno di parlare: toni@myashestobeauty.com.
Sei amato,
Toni