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b'Internal chatter,Questions burning, Accusing, disarming Frantic thoughts, churning.\\nSo many whats, Numerous whys, Unsolved problems, Whispered lies.\\nA restless heart, Needing space, My soul searches For a quiet place.\\nIn the stillness,I cling to Your Word, Pouring out my heart, My prayer is heard.\\nYour gentle presence is close to me,You are my strength, my serenity.\\u2022 Cindy Lee\\n\\u2022 Have you experienced an overwhelming restlessness like the narrator? If so, what strategy, if any, did you use to calm down? \\n\\u2022 Read 1 Peter 5:7 and Hebrews 4:14-16. Why can we bring any fear before Jesus? \\n\\u2022 Write a list of people you trust who you can talk to and ask for help or prayer when you or someone you know is experiencing anxiety\\u2014such as pastors, parents, counselors, or teachers. \\n\\u2022 If you\\u2019re struggling with anxiety and aren\\u2019t sure who to talk to, you can set up an appointment for a one-time complimentary phone consultation with a Christian counselor through the Focus on the Family Counseling Service. In the United States, call 1-855-771-HELP (4357) weekdays 6:00 a.m.to 8:00 p.m. (Mountain Time) to set up an appointment. In Canada, book your appointment by calling 1-800-661-9800 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. (Pacific Time) and ask to speak with the care associate.\\n\\u2022 We live in a world broken by sin and its effects. Anxiety can be a lifelong struggle for some people. It\\u2019s important to note that worry and clinical anxiety are different issues. Clinical anxiety is a mental health issue. Worry is a non-medical issue. As we face the battles of worry and anxiety, we can know that, in Christ, we are never alone and have peace with God (Matthew 28:20; Romans 5:1). As children of God, worry and anxiety don\\u2019t define us\\u2014Jesus does. We can also know that worry and anxiety won\\u2019t have the last word because Jesus died and rose again to beat sin and its effects\\u2014 including worry and anxiety\\u2014and will one day return to make all things new, freeing His people forever from the presence of sin and its effects (Revelation 21:1-5).\\nGod is our refuge and strength, a helper who is always found in times of trouble. Psalm 46:1 (CSB)\\n\\xa0\\nRead Verses:\\nMatthew 5:43-48; Romans 5:10'