HOW TO DEAL WITH ANXIETY -THE IMPORTANCE OF PRAYER

 Real faith helps us to deal with anxiety. The Bible urges us to "be vigilant with a view to prayers." (1 Peter 4:7) We can ask God for his help and for the wisdom and courage to make the best of our situation, confident that "he hears us concerning whatever we are asking." - 1 JOHN 5:15.

The Bible explains that Satan, not God, is the ruler of this world" and that "the whole world is lying in power of the wicked one."(John 12:31; 1 John 5:19) Therefore, Jesus used no mere figure of speech when he taught us to pray: "Deliver us from the wicked one." (Matthew 6:13) "Whenever the siren goes off, I ask Jehovah to help me control my feelings," says Alona. "Also, my dear husband and calls me and prays with me. Praying really helps." It is as the Bible says: "Jehovah is near to all who call on him, in sincerity." - PSALM 145:18, footnote.

Next time: HOW TO DEAL WITH ANXIETY - OUR HOPE FOR THE FUTURE

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