Overcoming Anxiety

Overcoming anxiety is quite important to our mental health. A report shows that one out of eight people are suffering from mental health disorders, and more than 75% of this number do not receive treatment.

“If you are happy in life, you will be healthy. But if you are sad and upset, your body will be weak.” ~ Proverbs 22:17 (EASY)

These are some biblical strategies for living in good mental health.

1. Eat right: Gluttony is a sin. Read books, consult a nutritionist and listen to your doctors about how to manage your nutritional choices

2. Speak right: (Proverbs 18 vs 21): You can frame your world by your words. Don’t declare any sickness as your own. There is a law of sowing and reaping or cause and effect.

3. Obey God’s instructions: Some health issues result from disobeying God’s instructions. Refusing to follow God’s instruction will open one to sickness and diseases.

4. Rest: Resting is essential for the body’s recovery pay attention to what your body says. Rest when necessary. Being anointed is not a substitute for rest!

5. Medical check Up: Do health checks at hospitals so you can tackle anything found.

6. Live a life of contentment and gratitude: Godliness with contentment is a significant gain.

7. Prayer and Thanksgiving: (Phillip 4:7) Prayer is a means of exhaling your troubles.

8. Constantly meditate on the right things.