Win the battle over anxiety
This video offers a Christian perspective on how to deal with anxiety, presenting a “prescription” from the Word of God.
Ric Bender emphasizes that anxiety is a real and widespread issue, affecting one in five Americans. He shares a personal story of experiencing anxiety after a car accident and finding peace through applying biblical principles.
The core of the “prescription” involves four key steps:
- Prayer: Magnifying God and focusing on Him, recognizing that He is bigger than any anxieties.
- Supplication: Specifically addressing your anxieties and making your requests known to God.
- Thanksgiving: Expressing gratitude to God even in difficult situations, which helps to shift attitude and perspective.
- Letting your requests be known to God: This is an ongoing, daily practice, similar to seeking “daily bread”.
The promise for following these steps is the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, guarding your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Additionally, the video highlights the importance of meditating on positive and godly things.
- Truth: Feeding yourself with God’s truth to combat lies.
- Noble: Thinking about what is honorable, dignified, and worthy of respect.
- Just, Pure, Lovely, Good Report, Virtuous, and Praiseworthy: Replacing negative thought patterns with these positive ones.
Ric contrasts the time spent on screens (phone, social media, TV) with the minimal time many Christians spend in the Bible, suggesting that this imbalance contributes to rampant anxiety. He encourages viewers to prioritize God’s Word as the true prescription for transformation.
