Anxiety Feels Like a Thorn
Becky Keife
“Each time he said, ‘My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness …’” 2 Corinthians 12:9 (NLT)
“The grass withers, the flowers fade, but the word of our God remains forever.” Isaiah 40:8 (CSB)
“Then I heard the Lord asking, ‘Whom should I send as a messenger to this people? Who will go for us?’ I said, ‘Here I am. Send me.’” Isaiah 6:8 (NLT)
“For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” Hebrews 4:15-16 (ESV)
“Then he said to them all: ‘Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me.’” Luke 9:23 (NIV)
“Hannah was praying silently, and though her lips were moving, her voice could not be heard. Eli thought she was drunk ...” 1 Samuel 1:13 (CSB)
“To everything there is a season, A time for every purpose under heaven ...” Ecclesiastes 3:1 (NKJV)
Heavenly Father, thank You for the truth that I am not at the mercy of my thoughts and feelings. When negativity rises in me and I feel like I’m sinking, remind me that Your peace and wisdom are always near. Help me take every thought captive to obey Christ and choose to think about what is true, noble, and praiseworthy (2 Corinthians 10:5; Philippians 4:8). Renew my mind again today, Lord, and guide my heart into hope and joy. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
“Be careful what you think, because your thoughts run your life.” Proverbs 4:23 (NCV)
“Above all, put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity.” Colossians 3:14 (CSB)
“Yet you, LORD, are our Father. We are the clay, you are the potter; we are all the work of your hand.” Isaiah 64:8 (NIV)
“Each time he said, ‘My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness …’” 2 Corinthians 12:9 (NLT)
“Until the time came to fulfill his dreams, the LORD tested Joseph’s character.” Psalm 105:19 (NLT)
“I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” John 15:5 (NIV)
Lord God, it’s easy for me to find things to worry about. But today I cling to the truth in Matthew 10:29-31, which reminds me that I am worth more to You than the sparrows — and You care for the...