I have been thinking a lot about (and feeling) anxiety and fear lately. I find that it is terribly easy to get caught up in fear and despair, even, at times. For me right now, it's mainly in regards to my own health, but often it's other things too. Anxiety is a life-sucking beast and can be so debilitating at times. So one day recently I got really caught up in this fear and decided to paint through it instead of sitting in it. I remembered that I have read in a devotional earlier to "make the choice to rejoice." And that's just it- to live in fear is a choice. To live in joy, with hope, is a choice. Jesus constantly tell us, "do not fear." This is not a suggestion, but a command, and ultimately a choice. To rejoice in our sufferings, to be thankful in all circumstances, to trust God despite what we feel. The choice to rejoice. To choose hope instead of fear and despair. Easier said than done but this is what I have been trying to focus on instead of fear an anxiety- but it is definitely a moment by moment choice!
I hope it can serve as a reminder for you all, too.
Choose hope.
Healing will follow.
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