On our final day of focusing on dealing with anxiety for our families, we will close with several verses from Psalms that encourage us about God’s care and provision. These can also be turned into great prayers.

Psalm 34:4-7 in The Message …

God met me more than halfway, he freed me from my anxious fears. Look at him; give him your warmest smile. Never hide your feelings from him. When I was desperate, I called out, and God got me out of a tight spot. God’s angel sets up a circle of protection around us while we pray.

Now, moving down to verses 17-19 …

Is anyone crying for help? God is listening, ready to rescue you. If your heart is broken, you’ll find God right there; if you’re kicked in the gut, he’ll help you catch your breath. Disciples so often get into trouble; still, God is there every time.

Such great words of encouragement to fight our anxiety and fear. Let’s keep going in Psalm 91 …

Say this: “God, you’re my refuge. I trust in you and I’m safe!” That’s right—he rescues you from hidden traps, shields you from deadly hazards. His huge outstretched arms protect you under them you’re perfectly safe; his arms fend off all harm. Fear nothing—not wild wolves in the night, not flying arrows in the day, Not disease that prowls through the darkness, not disaster that erupts at high noon. … Yes, because God’s your refuge, the High God your very own home, Evil can’t get close to you, harm can’t get through the door. He ordered his angels to guard you wherever you go. If you stumble, they’ll catch you; their job is to keep you from falling. …“If you’ll hold on to me for dear life,” says God, “I’ll get you out of any trouble. I’ll give you the best of care if you’ll only get to know and trust me. Call me and I’ll answer, be at your side in bad times.”

Focus your attention on one area that you are struggling with anxiety, can you name it our loud?

What do you think God thinks about that anxiety?

God loves you as His child, How do you feel when your child is carrying around anxiety?

As any loving parent would, God our Father wants to lift that burden of worry from you. You were never meant to carry it. Will you give him the worry, the anxiety about the outcome of a situation and just keep your eyes focused on staying close to Him?

Let’s agree to try turning worries into prayers, fear into faith.

Let’s pray together: “Heavenly Father, I believe I have a better and bigger picture of You after this week. You can and want to take care of me and my kids. You want me to be Your sheep and not a beast of burden. Help me to cast my cares on You. Help me to teach my kids to do the same. As above, so below.”