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M a n a g i n g Y o u r F e a r s W i t h T h e additional advice and insights on how to deal with
H e l p o f G o d your current problem.
By: Stanley Popovich
By talking to someone, a person will be able to
Many people use the help of God to overcome their improve their mental health in the long run.
fears and anxieties. God is stronger than your fears Remember that it never hurts to ask for help when it
and anxieties and it is important to include God in your comes to relieving your anxieties and depression.
life when struggling with your mental health.
7. Prayer Works: There are many inspirational
As a result, here are seven suggestions on how a
person can use the help of God in his or her own magazines and books on how people were helped
mental health struggles. through the power of prayer. Read some articles to
get an idea on how effective prayer can be in your
1. Start talking and praying to God: The first life. Never doubt the power of God when it comes to
step a person should do is to start talking and dealing with life’s challenges. God can help you get
praying to God. A person can go to church or to your life back on track.
a quiet place during the day to tell God that they
are having a problem. They should tell God how
they feel and ask God for some of his help. A
person could also review the Bible and read
some articles on trusting in God and then apply
these concepts in their life.

2. Rely on the power of God: The power of
God is the one power that is stronger than your
fears and anxieties. God loves each one of us
and has the power to solve all of your problems.
God will help you if you ask for it.

3. Include God in your life: A person needs to
be aware of how God is working in their life. God
works in mysterious ways and the answers He
provides might not be that obvious. An individual
must be aware of God’s presence when they are
dealing with their fears and anxieties.

4. Be open-minded with God: Some people
think that the answers that God provides must be
religious in nature. That is not always the case.
These answers could involve basic psychology
and cognitive techniques that deals with how to
manage fear and anxiety. Do not be quick to
dismiss basic psychological techniques that
could be a factor in your recovery.

5. Continue to pray and talk to God: Talk to
God as if you were talking to a friend. Be
persistent and be open in the avenues that God
may provide to you in solving your problems. It is
not always easy dealing with the fear of the
unknown, however God is in control and He will
help you if you ask for assistance.

6. Talk to a priest or minister: If you are having
trouble, talk to a member of the clergy to help
reduce your fears and anxieties. A priest or
minister will be able to provide you with