What did Jesus do with His anxiety?  He talked to His friends.  He talked to His Father.  And He talked to His feelings.  And that’s how you’re going to handle your anxiety.

Friend, let these words sink in deep.  Here’s what God is saying to you today about anxiety: “Do not be anxious about anything.”  I could put some words in there for you.  Do not be anxious about this virus.  (Is that too big to say?)  Do not be anxious about the economy.  Do not be anxious about your kids, or your bills, or your future. “But in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God and … Watch this!  Watch this!  The very same thing Jesus experienced! … the peace of God, which transcends all human understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”  (Philippians 4:6-7)

Those of you who need that peace of God, would you just nod your head … just nod your head yes.  Yes, that’s me.  Yes, I’m ready to receive that gift this morning. 

It is the peace of God that will guard you.  It is the peace of God that will stand watch over your heart and over your mind.  It is the peace of God that is beyond any words to describe it, any intellect to fathom it.

It’s not a peace generated by you.  It’s not a peace based on circumstances.  That means the world can’t give it to you.  And the world can’t take it from you. 

You understand that even when your soul feels overwhelmed with anxiety, there is no storm that God cannot bring you through.  There’s no obstacle that God cannot help you overcomes.  There’s no enemy that our God cannot defeat.  There is no heartache that our God cannot heal.

This peace comes from Jesus.  When I say Jesus, the very mention, it shatters the darkness, and it calms my soul.  When I say Jesus, even in a whisper, it breaks through my doubting, People of God, until all my fear gone.  Jesus – that Name Above All Names – before whom angels bow and demons tremble.  We go to Him …

Jesus, Name Above All Names, here is my biggest anxiety … the thing that worries me.  I bring it to You.  I know that before I even had this worry, You had a solution.  Before I even had this problem, You had a plan.  Nothing is too small for You to care about, or too big for Your power.  So I leave this with You.  I will stop worrying and let You handle it now.  I will do what I can do, do my best, and trust You for the rest.

Now, that I have brought this to You, I feel the peace of God, which transcends all human understanding.  If I allow it, Your peace will stand guard like a sentry, guarding over my heart and my mind.  For I am safe in You, in Your love, in Your care, Christ Jesus.  And I pray humbly in Your Name, Amen.