We may not remember the exact moment that we said the sinner's prayer and asked the Lord into our hearts but it is a monumental experience that no Christian forgets. It symbolizes a turning point from sin and into the foal of God's love and understanding. The truth of being a Christian, however, is that as such we can still experience Christian anxiety in our everyday walks.
Reading bible versus and kneeling to pray in earnest may seem contrary to the reality of stress but there is actually a connection that bears mentioning. Many Christians are faced with this truth but scared to speak of it for concern that their faith may be put under the microscope. We have good news regarding this however and the truth is that it is a myth that anyone facing Christian anxiety is less of a believer. So take heart in your struggle.
If you are reading this, it means one thing for certain which is that you are human. There is a powerful connection between the body and soul that the human mind simply does not have the capacity to completely understand. But because we are human and at the same time in possession of a soul, we have a supreme contact line to faith through our connection to our Creator. This lifeline does not allow us to avoid our emotional reactions to experiences such as Christian anxiety, even if it seems that having such emotions is counterproductive to believing in God.
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.
This is applicable to every person, no matter what your religious affiliation may be. When life hands you such difficulties, be willing to accept it at face value and not let your relationship with God come into question simply because the problem arises.
If nothing more, we may be able to say that because there is belief in a higher power than ourselves that we hold a distinct advantage when dealing with Christian anxiety. It means, at the very least that we have hope beyond what our human minds and bodies can give us alone. We have the belief that whatever the test or trial may be, it is not too much for the Creator to handle.
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.
In closing, just the smallest grain of faith in God can be sure to take one the distance for dealing with Christian anxiety and many other life situations that come along so keep the faith!
Reading bible versus and kneeling to pray in earnest may seem contrary to the reality of stress but there is actually a connection that bears mentioning. Many Christians are faced with this truth but scared to speak of it for concern that their faith may be put under the microscope. We have good news regarding this however and the truth is that it is a myth that anyone facing Christian anxiety is less of a believer. So take heart in your struggle.
If you are reading this, it means one thing for certain which is that you are human. There is a powerful connection between the body and soul that the human mind simply does not have the capacity to completely understand. But because we are human and at the same time in possession of a soul, we have a supreme contact line to faith through our connection to our Creator. This lifeline does not allow us to avoid our emotional reactions to experiences such as Christian anxiety, even if it seems that having such emotions is counterproductive to believing in God.
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.
This is applicable to every person, no matter what your religious affiliation may be. When life hands you such difficulties, be willing to accept it at face value and not let your relationship with God come into question simply because the problem arises.
If nothing more, we may be able to say that because there is belief in a higher power than ourselves that we hold a distinct advantage when dealing with Christian anxiety. It means, at the very least that we have hope beyond what our human minds and bodies can give us alone. We have the belief that whatever the test or trial may be, it is not too much for the Creator to handle.
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.
In closing, just the smallest grain of faith in God can be sure to take one the distance for dealing with Christian anxiety and many other life situations that come along so keep the faith!
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