These are tough times, even for believers. I watched an interview with Max Lucado, an author, and pastor who wrote, "Anxious for Nothing." He talked about calm which he breaks down into four categories. Here's a summary of his tips...
Celebrate God all the time instead of focusing on our problems.
Ask God for help in all matters. Get specific about your request.
Leave it with God once you ask for help.
Meditate on good things.
The United States is now the most anxious nation on the planet. The average high school kid today has the same levels of anxiety as the average psychiatric patient in the 50's. Max Lucado referenced a statistic he read the other day that our college-bound students are wrapped up tighter than a mummy.
The apostle, Paul, did a great job guiding others when he wrote to the Philippians (4:4-8):
Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice! Let your gentleness be known to all me. The Lord is at hand. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy – meditate on these things.
Enjoy the calm. Don't worry. Be happy. Have a great day.
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