Anxiety and the Christian

There are so many things in our lives that cause fear and anxiety. From finances to parenting to a world in crisis—stress and anxiety can make us feel defeated and powerless. As Christians, how are we to think about anxiety? Is anxiety a sin? Is it possible for us to feel the “peace that passes understanding” when we feel debilitating anxiety? Unfortunately, the church has often failed to help because people are made to feel guilty for their anxiety. It also prevents us from doing what we should be doing when anxiety comes—pause, praise, and pray! Anxiety is not a sin, yet it can be a signal for us to be still, recognize who God is, and ask Him for help.