“ Be anxious for nothing”—(Philippians 4:6) WORRYING is as definitely forbidden as theft. This needs to be carefully pondered and definitely realized by us, so that we do not excuse it as an innocent “infirmity.” The more we are convicted of the sinfulness of anxiety, the sooner are we likely to perceive that it is most dishonoring to God, and “strive against” it ( Hebrews 12:4). But how are we to “strive against” it?

First , by begging the Holy Spirit to grant us a deeper conviction of its enormity.

Second , by making it a subject of special and earnest prayer, that we may be delivered from this evil.

Third , by watching its beginning, and as soon as we are conscious of harassment of mind, as soon as we detect the unbelieving thought, lift up our heart to God and ask Him for deliverance from it.

The best antidote for anxiety is frequent meditation upon God’s goodness, power and sufficiency. When the saint can confidently realize “The Lord is My Shepherd,” he must draw the conclusion, “I shall not want!”