I had a nightmare last night. I awoke at 4 a.m. fearful and anxious. I have to admit I frequently feel anxious and not always after a nightmare.
Peter, the bold and brash, equates a roaring lion with anxious thoughts? The roar of the lion tears us up on the inside by fears, frustration, and helplessness. Anxiety is a tormenting emotion, and the Devil wields it very well.
We don’t have to live with worry, because the Lord closes the mouths of lions that threaten His followers (Dan. 6:22). We have a checklist we must go through to deal with the attack.
First, we humble ourselves before God. What causes worry is a sense of helplessness in a given situation. Admit that we are not in control but He is and He has the power. We must declare our dependence on Him.
Second, Tell the Lord your troubles and then trust Him to deal with them.
Third, Resist Satan by remaining firm in faith. In other words, don’t snatch those concerns out of God’s hands to worry over them anew. When the Devil’s ways make you tremble with anxiety, reject His lie and affirm that the Lord is adequate to handle the situation.
Be Blessed, and, sweet dreams.
Nick
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