In The Key to Defeating Anxiety, a powerful episode of Be Transformed: New Life Awaits, we hear how anxiety often stems from a distorted view of God—seeing Him as distant, unpredictable, or even punitive. When we believe God is harsh or indifferent, we instinctively take control of our lives, trying to protect ourselves from disappointment or pain. But Romans 8 paints a different picture.
The Spirit of Life is not a spirit of fear, but of adoption. We are not orphans trying to survive—we are children of God, deeply known and fully loved. This truth changes everything. When we trust God’s character—His goodness, His nearness, His faithfulness—we stop striving to manage every outcome and start resting in His presence.
Anxiety thrives in uncertainty and control. But peace grows in surrender and trust. The Spirit of Life reminds us that we are not alone, not forgotten, and not at the mercy of our circumstances. He whispers truth to our hearts when fear shouts the loudest. He anchors us in the reality that nothing—absolutely nothing—can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus.
This isn’t about pretending everything is fine. It’s about knowing that even when it’s not, God is still with us. He is still for us. And He is still working all things together for our good. That’s the kind of peace that doesn’t just calm the mind—it transforms the heart.
When we live by the Spirit, we begin to see anxiety for what it is: a signal that we’re trying to carry something we were never meant to carry. And in that moment, we can choose to lay it down and let the Spirit lead us into peace.
Listen to The Key to Defeating Anxiety and ask the Spirit to reveal any lies you’ve believed about God.
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