In Times Of Anxiety, Rest In God’s Arms (They Will Never Let You Go)
Each of us carry fears and anxieties—a heaviness in our chest, a dark cloud over our mind, or a weight upon our shoulders.
In moments of uncertainty, we find ourselves overwhelmed, desperately trying to muster strength to handle everything alone. Our natural inclination is to face these challenges by ourselves; to turn away from God and proceed without support. But true relief comes only when we surrender our emotional burdens to Him.
Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Isaiah 41:10
Because even in our most anxious times, God’s divine presence remains unwavering. We receive not just comfort, but dynamic support.
God promises to counter our negative emotions through four powerful assurances: His abiding presence with us, His personal relationship to us, His strength working through us, and His unwavering support beneath us. His ‘righteous right hand’ symbolizes His power, authority, and deep faithfulness, demonstrating His intimate love and care for both our emotional and practical needs. When we lean on God during difficult times, we hear His gentle reassurance: ‘Why worry, when I am next to you, leading the way?’
Periods of fear, doubt, and anxiety often feel overwhelming, especially when one tries to carry those burdens alone. True relief begins with surrender—acknowledging human limitation and entrusting those heavy emotions to God’s care.
In releasing these weights, the heart creates space for divine peace to take root. Through faith, moments of struggle can become opportunities for spiritual growth, revealing strength that comes not from self-reliance but from God’s sustaining presence. Recognizing that He stands beside us, upholding us with unwavering love and power, transforms hardship into a reminder of divine faithfulness.
Even in weakness, God provides stability, reminding us that peace and courage are born not from control, but from trust in His steadfast hand.
Karin Hadadan is the best-selling author of Beauty in the Stillness, which has been praised for helping readers “unravel the God self that is truly within you,” guiding them to find deeper meaning in life. Here, she reminds us that in moments of anxiety and fear, turn towards God, not away from Him.
