With owning a staffing company in this economy my husband and I sure have had our share of continuous ups and downs.  Just recently I have been told that we are in a very serious financial sensitive time of the business. Immediately worries and doubts came flooding my mind. I saw myself slumping into a depression and I was full of worry and anxiety.  Yuck. I find it interesting now after reviewing my reaction how I found it so difficult to pray, sing, contact others to pray, and to simply walk in victory.  But these are the things we NEED to do! These are our weapons! I finally contacted my friends and I immediately received a response. The email was packed full of God’s truth, encouragement, and love. I IMMEDIATELY felt such a difference. I thank God for the friends he has given me. They are precious treasures.

Proverbs 12:25 "An anxious heart weighs a man down, 
but a kind word cheers him up."


1 John 4:18 
There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.

I learned that when it’s most difficult to pray that it is exactly at that time that I need to be praying. When it’s hard to sing; I need to listen to some praise and worship, when it’s hard to call my friends; I really need to have them beside me, and when it seems like it’s hard to walk in victory; I need to read God’s word because it holds the TRUTH and is such a mighty and powerful weapon.  Now, I don’t know what is going to happen with our business but I do know that God is in control.

When we are going through times of struggles and trials—what do we need to do? Go to God. Pray, take every thought captive, and believe in God’s power, promises, and victory! Call up your friends, there is power in prayer, and ask them to help you do battle.  We belong to God so we must be willing to surrender our fears, anxieties, and worries. This is unconditional surrender and obedience to what God commands us to do. Sometimes we get so caught up in the situation and drama that we may be holding on to things that are really harming us.

Hebrew’s 4:12 (Word of God) For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword; it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.

Psalm 55:16-18 (Prayer) But I call to God, and the Lord saves me. Evening, morning and noon I cry out in distress, and he hears my voice. He ransoms me unharmed from the battle waged against me, even though many oppose me. 

Let’s make it a habit to take every thought captive! Instead of that *sigh* let’s replace it with “Hallelujah!”

Do you experience anxiety? Do you need a friend to talk to? Would you like prayer? Let’s fight this battle together my friend! Contact us today!

Psalm 121:1-2" I lift up my eyes to the hills—
where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD, 
the Maker of heaven and earth."

People may experience all sorts of different anxieties and fears. Some of us may experience anxiety meeting new people or simply being in a group. This can be very scary for some people. We just need to remember that with any fear, worry or anxiety that we are not alone and that Jesus holds the VICTORY!  We can OVERCOME and we have to BELIEVE it!  We need to conquer the lies that flood our minds when we experience anxiety with amazing and powerful weapons God gave us.

Psalms 55:12   Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you; 
he will never let the righteous be shaken.

John 16:33 "I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world."

Matthew 6:34   Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. 

Did you know there is VICTORY in taking baby steps to overcome fears, worry, and anxiety? For example, if you have anxiety being in a group, start by just being in a group for 5 minutes. If you need to leave than allow yourself permission to do so and congratulations! You are OVERCOMING!  Next time try 10 minutes. Maybe have someone you can trust go with you for prayer, support and encouragement. While you are doing this stand on God’s word and continually remind yourself He will NEVER leave you…no matter what because He is faithful! Take every thought captive!  I love the song; “There’s Victory in Jesus” because it’s an awesome and powerful song to focus on when we go through tough times. Believe that through God’s promises YOU WILL OVERCOME and ALWAYS remember that God holds the VICTORY.

2 Corinthians 10:4-5 The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.

John 14:27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.

Dictionary Definition:
 anx·i·e·ty
noun /aNGˈzī-itē/ 
anxieties, plural

-A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome

- He felt a surge of anxiety

-Anxieties about the moral decline of today's youth

-A desire to do something, typically accompanied by unease

- The housekeeper's eager anxiety to please

- A nervous disorder characterized by a state of excessive uneasiness and apprehension, typically with compulsive behavior or panic attacks.
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Let’s face it ladies, we have all experienced it...  Anxiety. I have had my share of it and it’s awful. We all know it’s not God’s will for our lives.  There are so many scriptures in the Bible telling us to have no fear, worry, or anxiety. In the NIV Bible there are more than 300 scriptures on fear alone! Wow! God gave us that many scriptures to combat it! I have included some of the scriptures below and I wanted to add so many more. I implore you to search the scriptures on this topic. You will be amazed by how many scriptures you will find to encourage, comfort, and teach you.

Philippians 4:6-6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.  And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

 Eph 6:10-17 Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armour of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes

 Isaiah 41:10
So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

 2 Timothy 1:7 For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline.

 There may have been situations in our lives that were out of our control that have caused fears and anxiety. In fact, I have heard Doctors diagnose people with anxiety with no hope of recovery from it. This directly contradicts scripture. We must NOT give up conquering anxiety because you and I both know it is not of God. God loves us so much, wants only the very best for us, and He is always faithful! God wants to deliver and heal us from all emotional scars we may be carrying. He knows us more intimately than anyone and what we have experienced in our lives. He wants comfort, deliver and heal us.

Deuteronomy 31:6 Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.” 

Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. 

Matthew 10:29-31 Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground outside your Father’s care. And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. So don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.


Come back to the blog tomorrow to check out part 2: Baby Steps to OVERCOMING Anxiety!