In Times of Anxiety

In and out,

I remind myself

There’s no air in this room

My lungs collapsing

Pathogens attacking

Brain on fire

Keep it in,

I remind myself

This will have to end

But, great tears rolling

Body trembling

Petrified with fear

A voice, a call

Whisper of hope

Look up child

says my Lord

His golden sunbeam

A ray of hope

This sparkle of faith

The ember

spreading warmth

In Him, I’ll be healed

My future’s bright with hope Corinna Kahrs

This poem describes what anxiety can feel like. Have you ever experienced

something similar?

If you’re feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, you’re not alone. Jesus knows

what it feels like to be overwhelmed (Matthew 26:36-56; Mark 14:32-34; Luke

22:44). He was willing to face the terrors of death for usbecause He loves

us. You can talk to Him whenever you feel afraid. In addition to talking to

Jesus, who is a trusted adult you can talk to? If you’re not sure who to

talk to, you can set up an appointment for a one-time complimentary phone

consultation with a Christian counselor through the Focus on the Family

Counseling Service. In the United States, call 1-855-771-HELP (4357)

weekdays 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Mountain Time) to set up an appointment.

In Canada, book your appointment by calling 1-800-661-9800 between 8:00

a.m. and 4:00 p.m. (Pacific Time) and ask to speak with the care associate.

Because Jesus rose from the grave, everyone who has put their trust in

Him can look forward to the day He will return and fully heal our

hurtsincluding anxiety (Revelation 21:1-5)! Until that day, Jesus has

promised to be with us through everything we face (Matthew 28:20). And He

gives us healing through prayer, mental health counseling, medication, and

community. How can these truths give us hope?

Neither death nor life…will be able to separate us from the love of God.

Romans 8:38-39 (CSB)

Read Verses:

Romans 8:18-Romans 8:39