*Rolling into Fighting Words Friday having been extra unwell this week, my anxieties have really been kicking. Since they have been so unruly, I thought that, rather than having one verse this week, I would share several that are good ones for the anxieties as I know many of us struggle with them. ❤ *

I wrote the sweet little passage above early this morning and then took a break because I had a few errands I had to run before I finished it – only to have one hell of a panic attack overcome me in the parking lot at Dollar Tree as I was just getting started.

Oh my word.

(As I’ve been saying, we’ve been under some serious sickness and stress.)

I spent some time in the car breathing in my Valor with the ac WAY up listening to Celtic hymns until I was back to some kind of balanced.

Then, at my next stop, Walmart, I remembered suddenly that I missed a Zoom call I really wanted to participate in for a high school classmate this morning – total brain fog – and felt absolutely terrible, just as this precious older gentleman who clearly was dealing with the residual effects of a serious stroke came to me and asked for help finding something I could not understand to save my life.

I stayed with him for the better part of ten minutes and he was so sweet and I was trying so hard and we were just pitiful. Finally, his wife found us – she had been searching for him and told me what he was looking for – Prevagen – which I never would have gotten in a million years.  *bless*   She was a dear as well and thanked me for staying with him. ❤

Then I walked off and cried – at Walmart.

Soooo, all that said . . . we’re gonna have several verses for the anxieties this week.

BLESS. 😉

Scripture to Hold During Anxious Times (FWF)

• Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. – Joshua 1:9
• Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you. – 1 Peter 5:7
• Do not fear, for I am with you, do not be afraid, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my victorious right hand. – Isaiah 41:10
• Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. – Philippians 4:6-7
• From the end of the earth I call to You, when my heart is faint, lead me to the rock that is higher than I. – Psalm 61:2
• So do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring worries of its own. Today’s trouble is enough for today. – Matthew 6:34
• Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own insight. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths. – Proverbs 3:5-6
• When I am afraid, I put my trust in You. – Psalm 56:3
• I lift my eyes to the hills-from where will my help come? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. – Psalm 121:1-2
• The Lord will fight for you, and you have only to keep still. – Exodus 14:14

These are just a few of many wonderful verses for the anxieties.

Wishing you all a fantastic – anxiety free – weekend of fun and football and church and family. ❤

Be well, everybody. Take care of yourselves and each other.

Grace and Blessings.