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ANXIETY
Philippians 4:6,7
KEY STATEMENT: We can be certain that God will freely give us His peace in exchange for our anxiety.
Anxiety is a tense emotional state characterized by fear or apprehension regarding the future.
We are continually being thrust into situations that cause us to become anxious or unduly worried. The distressing incidents are often unavoidable, they produce.

-The Consequences of Anxiety
The consequences of anxiety are costly.
Anxiety
Divides the mind, making it difficult to concentrate
Slows down our productivity
Affects our personal relations with others
Causes us to make unwise decisions
Steals our peace and joy
Hinders us from enjoying life
Ultimately leads to physical and emotional problems
Proves to be a waste of time and energy.

-How to Handle Anxiety Attacks
How can we best handle attacks of anxiety? The answer is found in 1 Peter 5:6,7.
The first step is to humble ourselves before God. What does this have to do with overcoming anxiety? To answer this we must first ask what causes us to feel anxious. It is the feeling that we are not in control of our circumstances.
But we are commanded to humble ourselves before God, to be incomplete submission to His will. This is an acknowledgment that we believe He knows what is best for us, even though we don't understand why we are facing the circumstance. The Scripture says we are to humble ourselves under the mighty hand of God, a symbol of His protection and provision. His "mighty hand" is a reminder that God is in complete control of our circumstances, no matter how out of control they appear.
The moment we commit ourselves into God's mighty hand there is nothing else to be anxious about. It is in His control and our best interest. Why should we be anxious about what He is in control of?
The second step is to cast our anxiety upon God (1 Peter 5:7). When we cast our anxieties upon Him, He takes them along with their weight and burden. Sometimes our anxieties are related to natural responsibilities for which we have a right to be concerned: paying the mortgage, safety of our children, the health of our family, provision for a time of retirement. About such things, Jesus says, "Do not worry" (Matthew 6:25-33). And He reminds us that our heavenly Father knows that we have needs in these areas.
-How to Cast Anxieties upon God
How do we cast our anxieties upon God? We cast them upon Him through prayer (Philippians 4:6). Tell Him what you are anxious about. Admit your helpless feeling. Verbally lay them upon Him. Tell Him you are here and nowcasting your anxieties upon Him.
We cast our anxieties upon God through faith. we affirm our faith in His power to handle what is troubling us. We affirm His care for us. "He cares for you" (1 Peter 5:7). He has promised, "I will never leave you nor forsake you" (Hebrews 13:5). Why do we worry if we are His concern? By faith, we can leave our anxiety with Him.
We can be certain that God, who has given us His Son, will freely give us all things-- His peace in exchange for our anxiety.

further insights, read the following passages:
Psalm 37:1-5
Mark 13:11
Luke 12:22-30
Acts 27:21-25
Romans 8:28

Jonh 9:31