When we blame our problems on anxiety, we are saying to God that we don't trust Him. When we blame circumstances we are saying that we don't trust Him.
Emotions are not bad. They allow us to feel the real world around us. Anxiety is not bad. It shows us the reality of our circumstances: that we are not in control. It forces us to rely on God for peace. Restlessness is not bad. We may feel like we need to run away or escape, but God gives us nervous energy so that we have the energy needed to do what He wants us to.
You call on Jesus in prayer, rest in Him in worship, and listen to Him from His Word. Pray out loud, put on worship music and sing with it, and read the Bible out loud. Give Him your anxiety and your frustration. Then, to calm your anxious heart, you put in motion the purpose that He puts in your heart. Give the devil no foothold with which he might deceive you into thinking that you are not exactly where God wants you to be.
Discussion points:
What things do you need to give to God?
What does the world say about anxiety?
Are you in control of every situation? Of any situation?
Proverbs 19:3 says "A person’s own folly leads to their ruin, yet their heart rages against the Lord." Can you relate you this? Do you agree with this?
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