Dear Breathless,

I am going to assume you are a Christian writing me about this because only followers of Jesus have an antidote for anxiety this time of year, or any time of the year. You are not alone. It affects far too many Christians.

Our manual for success (the Bible) has the answer to this issue. Jesus clearly instructs us in Matthew 6:25-34. He says do not worry “but seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.”(verse 33) Then comes the last do not worry where He explains why we should not worry. He says in Matthew 6:34, “Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.” We are to handle one day at a time and not allow all the what ifs to come into our thoughts. This is a command of Jesus! We cannot be in faith and worry at the same time.

If we do not repent of our worries and fears, then anxiety appears! Paul says in Philippians 4:6, “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.” If we do not get this handled here and now, then anxiety drops into our heart and depression hits.

“Anxiety in the heart of man causes depression, but a good word makes it glad.” (Proverbs 12:25)



I urge you to be aware of the process and stop it early on so that worry does not become anxiety in your mind. Remember, if it is not stopped, it drops into the heart! It doesn’t matter what time of year or what the issue is, we handle it all the same. Ask the Holy Spirit to help you understand what decisions are eternal and which are temporary. Do not allow the worldly perspective to control you. Look up and stay focus on Jesus and His perspective today and every moment. This will set you free and you will be breathless for HIM and His ways only.