Phil. 4:6; John 3:1-8; Col. 3:1-4; Ps. 34:8

Let's start this second week of 21 days of Seek by examining what is causing us to be anxious. Take time to reflect on recent times in your life when you’ve felt fearful, stressed or overly emotional. As the Spirit brings to mind those anxiety inducing moments, ask Him to also reveal what’s behind the negative emotions.

Typically, worry manifests when we’re believing lies instead of truths. For instance, we know in our heads that God loves us and accepts us just as we are, but when we sin, if that head knowledge has not made its way into our heart, we can find ourselves fearful that God is going to reject us. Anxiety is often a sign that truth has not made it into our heart. But when it does, Scripture tells us we will enjoy a peace that passes understanding. So, once you find the lie that’s making you anxious, join Jesus in speaking truth into your heart until your peace returns.

Lord, I confess my tendency toward fear and anxiety when life gets hard. I know it so often is a sign of my lack of trust in you and in your truth. Please reveal the lies that are sparking my worry. Drive your truths down into my heart and bring me your faithful and consistent peace. Help me to sense the spiritual realities of this world so that I won’t be shaken by the physical chaos of this world.