In Isaiah 46:4 God says, “I will be your God throughout your lifetime -- until your hair is white with age. I made you, and I will care for you.  I will carry you along and save you.

In this verse God gives us five promises to help us deal with anxiety.

#1 - He promises, I will be your God throughout your lifetime

The Lord is your heavenly father and you are his beloved child. You are loved and you are cherished. In Deuteronomy 31:8 God promises to never leave you and never forsake you. So don’t be anxious, God is always with you.

#2 - He says, I made you

Psalm 139:14 says that you are fearfully and wonderfully made. Zephaniah 3:17 says that the Lord is so pleased with you that he rejoices over you with singing. So don’t be anxious, God created you with value and for a good purpose. 

#3 - He promises, I will care for you

The Lord will provide. Philippians 4:19 says that “God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.”  So don’t be anxious, your heavenly father knows what you need and he will take care of you.

#4 - He promises, I will carry you

In this world you will face hard times, temptations and trials but God will see you through them all. Psalm 37:24 says that “though he may stumble, he will not fall, for the LORD upholds him with his hand.” So don’t be anxious, the Lord is your strength and he is carrying you.

#5 - He promises, I will save you

Your sin may be great but your Savior is greater. John 3:16 reminds you that “God loved you so much that he gave his only son Jesus to pay for your sin.”  And John 10:19 says that “no one can snatch you out of the Father’s hand.” So don’t be anxious, God gave up too much to ever give up on you.

Let me pray for you.

Father,

When we feel anxious, settle our hearts and remind us of your promises. Take our anxiety and replace it with your perfect peace today.

We ask these things in Jesus name, amen.