Anxiety Quote by Sarah Young
““It is not so much adverse events that make you anxious as it is your thoughts about those events. Your mind engages in efforts to take control of a situation, to bring about the result you desire. Your thoughts close in on the problem like ravenous wolves. Determined to make things go your way, you forget that I am in charge of your life. The only remedy is to switch your focus from the problem to My Presence. Stop all your striving, and watch to see what I will do. I am the Lord!””
About This Quote
Source Book: Jesus Calling, 2004
Anxiety stems from thoughts, not events; shifting focus to divine presence calms the mind.
In simple terms: Thoughts cause anxiety; focus on God to find peace.
Key Takeaway
Redirect thoughts to spiritual presence.
Themes
anxiety
thoughts
spirituality
Mood
calm
reflective
Type
spiritual
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- stressful situations
- meditation
- prayer
Key Concepts
cognitive distortion
mindfulness
faith
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you notice thought patterns that fuel anxiety?
- What practices help you shift focus to presence?
A Different Perspective
May not work for non‑theistic individuals.
