Whether you recall the first time you accepted God by repeating the sinner's prayer or not, it was an experience you will never forget. This symbolic turning point towards God and away from sin amplifies God's love and mercy for us. Being a Christian in today's world does not exempt us from Christian anxiety as we go about our daily lives.
It may sound contrary to every bible verse you have ever read or many of the silent prayers you have offered up to God but there is a grain of logic that correlates to this way of thinking and it is a testament to the truth that many Christians face but are sometimes afraid to admit for fear that their belief in God will be called into question. The good news is that we want to take the time here and now to dispel the myth and present some sound truth to those who may be experiencing Christian anxiety in any aspect of their lives.
We must admit to ourselves what is truth: We are human beings and fallible as such. We have a connection through our soul to our Creator. This relationship is not designed to be fully comprehened by the human mind. Our faith is the key to our connection to God. Having faith does not give us exemption status from troublesome experiences such as Christian anxiety that are contradictory to our religious associations.
Having tension, doubt and troublesome feelings are not a reflection of failing to believe that God exists. It is not a negative shadow over our prayer lives or an indicator that we are not reading the bible enough or spending enough time between the pews of the church we belong to. It is an example of the challenges that life sometimes presents and how we, as people must cope with Christian anxiety and other experiences.
No matter what your religious beliefs are, you must understand that God does not judge by the appearance of adversity in our lives. This means that no matter who you are, your relationship with the Creator is not jeopardized amidst conflicts and challenges that come calling.
Some Christians hold the sentiment that it is an advantage to believe in God when such stressful times arise. This is because, we can lean back on the knowledge that what our finite mind and body cannot handle, there is help and hope in the strength and love of God that will get us through when we are facing various challenges. We have only to trust and believe.
So the next time the feeling of anxiety as a Christian comes calling, remember that no person has been exempt from anxiety. No matter if it is on the job, in the home or another setting, comfort can come from knowing that it is normal and that it will pass.
If we can retain just the smallest portion of faith that God will help us to make it through Christian anxiety, we are guaranteed God's provisions of grace for our lives.
It may sound contrary to every bible verse you have ever read or many of the silent prayers you have offered up to God but there is a grain of logic that correlates to this way of thinking and it is a testament to the truth that many Christians face but are sometimes afraid to admit for fear that their belief in God will be called into question. The good news is that we want to take the time here and now to dispel the myth and present some sound truth to those who may be experiencing Christian anxiety in any aspect of their lives.
We must admit to ourselves what is truth: We are human beings and fallible as such. We have a connection through our soul to our Creator. This relationship is not designed to be fully comprehened by the human mind. Our faith is the key to our connection to God. Having faith does not give us exemption status from troublesome experiences such as Christian anxiety that are contradictory to our religious associations.
Having tension, doubt and troublesome feelings are not a reflection of failing to believe that God exists. It is not a negative shadow over our prayer lives or an indicator that we are not reading the bible enough or spending enough time between the pews of the church we belong to. It is an example of the challenges that life sometimes presents and how we, as people must cope with Christian anxiety and other experiences.
No matter what your religious beliefs are, you must understand that God does not judge by the appearance of adversity in our lives. This means that no matter who you are, your relationship with the Creator is not jeopardized amidst conflicts and challenges that come calling.
Some Christians hold the sentiment that it is an advantage to believe in God when such stressful times arise. This is because, we can lean back on the knowledge that what our finite mind and body cannot handle, there is help and hope in the strength and love of God that will get us through when we are facing various challenges. We have only to trust and believe.
So the next time the feeling of anxiety as a Christian comes calling, remember that no person has been exempt from anxiety. No matter if it is on the job, in the home or another setting, comfort can come from knowing that it is normal and that it will pass.
If we can retain just the smallest portion of faith that God will help us to make it through Christian anxiety, we are guaranteed God's provisions of grace for our lives.
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