WHAT IS SO DIFFERENT ABOUT STARS? ALL AROUND THEM IS DARKNESS BUT THEY NEVER NOTICE...THEY'RE TOO BUSY MAKING LIGHT.

These thoughts are added to each Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday)
(Scroll down to read previous thoughts)
(Use in your personal or church newsletters)

Anxiety is the darkness of the night without the brightness of the stars.

Are there ways and means to improve our handling of this nightmare? There are indeed. Firstly, it is very important to understand that none of us will ever completely eliminate all anxiety. Pockets of panic will always exist. Eradication just isn’t going to happen.

We should all remember what an old farmer in my first country pastorate wisely reminded me when I was down a bit, “Every path has its puddles.” And sometimes the best we can do, after we have tried to keep thoughts that stink at a distance, is to work at making them less toxic and a little more manageable.

If you are like the Psalmist and wonder, “How long must I wrestle with my thoughts and every day have sorrow in my heart?” then believe and follow our other scripture reading and take it to the Lord in prayer.

Jesus said, “My peace I give you, not as the world gives it,” and when He said that He meant it. Therefore, for all the psychological principles that can and should be applied, for all the practical applications and ideas that may work, never forget the spiritual connection called Christ. He digs beneath the veneer and deals directly with our souls.

When you weep in the night and perhaps even moan in the day, do so with your Jesus by your side. Does that sound too simple? Perhaps. But how it sounds is not what it is all about. Rather, if you try going it alone with a stack of self-help books close at hand without your Bible front and center, you will find some helps but you won’t find yourself. And therein lays the difference.

I took countless counseling courses in Seminary. I have read a multitude of books that deal with the psychology and philosophy of how to handle anxiety But I tell you this, as much as they help, without Christ, they are only band-aids. They do not address the spiritual backbone which is where lies a strength that can be found nowhere else.

One of the hardest things to achieve, when anxiety comes to call, is that balance between uncontrolled hysteria and unrealistic self-control. The Bible refers to it as “the peace that passeth understanding.” And this is what, when the walls come crashing down, Christ can bring. Control in the midst of uncontrol.

The cause of your anxiety may not go away. The pain may still be very real. But you are not the same person you were before you said and meant, “Here am I, Lord, take me.”

Again, it may all seem too simple. But what is simply true is that if you try to go it alone you will be nowhere near as strong, or brave, or able to handle what is hurting you so. Leaving that one set of footprints in the sand because you are letting Christ carry you for a little while is more than just a beautiful picture…it is a beautiful truth.

SOME RECENT POSTINGS ON MY OTHER BLOG “ONE A DAY YOUR SPIRITUAL VITAMINS”…To view them go to “Google Search” type in “Neil Spiritual Vitamins” Or type in the URL http://oneadayyourspiritualvitamins.blogspot.com/

WHOEVER SAID FUSSING AND FUMING WAS BEST? (Jan 8)
HE COULD HAVE KILLED HIM BUT HE DIDN’T (Dec 28)
JUST AN ORDINARY INSECT (Dec 25)
ARE YOU WRITING HAPPINESS WITH FADING INK? (Dec 23)
HAVE YOU GONE BLIND OR IS IT THAT YOU JUST HAVEN’T OPENED YOUR EYES (DEC 11)
THE IMPORTANCE OF UNDERSTANDING IMPORTANCE (Dec 10)
DON’T LOSE YOUR PRAYER WHILE PRAYING (DEC 9)

And, yes, if this site or the One A Day site has met any of your needs share it with a friend. Just have them go to “Google Search” and type in “Wyrick’s Writings”
Or type in the URL http://wyrickswritings.blogspot.com/

And, yes, maybe they will back track a few weeks to read other of my musings.

DO YOU HAVE A BLOG OR FACEBOOK? IF YOU ENJOY THESE WRITINGS COULD YOU