Do you ever feel like you try so hard, but you can't seem to curb your anxiety? Things just keep happening! I tend to focus on the wrong part of this verse. I put all my effort into controlling my anxious thoughts...but then I'm anxious about my thoughts. Which kinda defeats the point. the key word is actually the word instead.

Whatever you may feel is closing in on you, whatever is surrounding you today, stop looking for it and look for God. Stop focusing on what's in front of you and focus on Who is with you.

Behold, the eyes of the LORD are on those who fear him, on those who hope in his steadfast love. Psalm 33:18 When we choose to put our...