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Do you struggling with anxiety? As a woman who has struggled with anxiety my entire life, I’d love to share some things God has shown me about His love toward my anxious heart. God’s best work is done through our weakness. He uses broken, fearful, flawed people like you and me when we trust Him. Because of Him, we can be defined not by fear, but by faith!
Resources and Study Guides
Overcoming Fear, Worry, and Anxiety: Becoming a Woman of Faith and Confidence by Elyse Fitzpatrick
Elyse Fitzpatrick, coauthor of Women Helping Women (a Gold Medallion Finalist), offers practical advice for conquering the paralyzing emotions many women encounter as they battle difficult, often overwhelming concerns about rebellious children, problems in the workplace or home, health issues, financial difficulties, and more.
In the Bible, God gives guidance and offers the true solution to our anxieties and fears. Overcoming Fear, Worry, and Anxiety accesses this information to help women–
- Identify the source of fear, worry, and anxiety
- Transform fearful thoughts into peaceful confidence
- Discover specific strategies for overcoming anxiety
Women will find comfort and encouragement through real-life examples of how others, including Elyse, cast their cares upon God and experience His strength and love.
What Women Fear: Walking in a Faith that Transforms by Angie Smith
In What Women Fear, acclaimed writer and speaker Angie Smith admits, “fear is a major part of my testimony” and talks openly about her treatment for anxiety as a child. Giving a voice to the problem, she says, “I truly believe every single one of us struggles with some type of fear, whether it’s fear of flying or fear of being ‘found out.’ Maybe you don’t worry about dying, but you get sick thinking about the fact that you might fail.”
Fear: Breaking Its Grip – by Lou Priolo
Do you feel paralyzed by fear? Does it keep you from doing what you know is right and from being who you want to be? When fear takes over, it seems like a controlling, irresistible force and often becomes an excuse for not doing what we should.