Anxiety

Anxiety, that really short word causes a lot of trouble. I have had a lot going on with me and I must confess that for the past three weeks, my middle name has been Anxious!

I cringed at any slight provocation ( ok, I am ordinarily calm and collected), I feared for my past, my future and my present. No, I am not part of boko Haram and did not steal or get involved in any financial or any other scandal. i just made a series of bad choices and boy did this haunt me!

When I closed my eyes to pray, all I'd think about is just how much trouble I am in. So i would give it a few dedicated minutes of thought, say amen and get off my knees. (i generally could not pray). While I was still at that, my heart kept racing unnecessarily occasionally and there was just nothing I could do to calm me down.

Fear is a horrible thing! After suffering for three weeks, I remembered that the word of God has answers for absolutely everything. I decided, I aint going to suffer any more. I am going to stand on scripture and overcome my situation. Guess what the first verse I came across read

"Cast your burden on the Lord, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved. (Psalm 55:22 ESV)"

Ama do just that. I feel relieved already. Why did I even keep myself in prison for three whole weeks? Whatever comes, am going to cast it on the Lord. he knows what to do about it. I needn't worry myself anymore. Whats bothering you? You don't need to carry it, cast it unto the Lord and share in the beautiful feeling.

Happy New Year!