You've reached the end, and that's a significant accomplishment. Most people avoid confronting their anxiety, but you faced it head-on, declaring your desire to heal.

Anxieties linked to childhood wounds require a nuanced approach. While revisiting those experiences can be helpful, it's crucial to acknowledge the potential for retraumatization.

We love God because He first loved us, enabling us to love ourselves. This means rejecting the lies that condemn us, the accusations that label us as broken or failures. Instead, we choose to believe we are loved, beloved, and redeemed, trusting God's truth over self-doubt.

Take a moment, close your eyes, and receive a blessing. Hear the truth of who you truly are. You are not defined by your anxiety, the swirling thoughts in your head, or the crippling fears that sometimes overwhelm you.

When God looks at your past, at all your mess, He doesn't see disappointment. Instead, He desires to impart His joy to you, to see you smile. Before we delve into prayer, let's acknowledge this truth: God loves you so deeply that He wants to bring you joy, regardless of your circumstances.

In our quest for rest and the elimination of anxiety, we must acknowledge the profound impact of our relationships. The most crucial relationship needing restoration is the one between us and God.

The essence of our humanity, the very core of who we are, is that we are created in the image of God. And the God we follow is a God of relationship. From the beginning of time, the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit have existed in a perfect relationship.

I'm struck by how we domesticate horror, turning sinister imagery into harmless entertainment. It's a cultural coping mechanism, a way to tame the darkness we know exists.

Sometimes, anxiety isn't just about problem-solving; it's a protector, shielding a deeper wound. It manifests as a pervasive inability to experience joy or presence, even amidst positive circumstances.