Biblical Answer

Can Our Daily Choices Bring New Life to Our Relationships When We're Feeling Anxious?

When we're feeling anxious, it can be challenging to navigate our relationships, especially with our loved ones. Anxiety can cause us to be irritable, withdrawn, or even lash out at those around us. However, the Bible teaches us that our daily choices can indeed bring new life to our relationships, even in the midst of anxiety.

Choosing to Love and Forgive

In Matthew 6, Jesus teaches us to pray, "Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors" (Matthew 6:12). This verse highlights the importance of forgiveness in our relationships. When we choose to forgive others, even when we're feeling anxious, we open ourselves up to receive forgiveness from God and others. This can lead to a deeper sense of connection and understanding in our relationships. Furthermore, the Bible teaches us to love our neighbors as ourselves (Mark 12:31). When we choose to love and show kindness to those around us, even when we're feeling anxious, we can bring new life to our relationships.

Practicing Gratitude and Rest

In addition to choosing to forgive and love, we can also practice gratitude and rest to bring new life to our relationships. The Bible teaches us to "not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God" (Philippians 4:6). When we choose to focus on the good things in our lives and express gratitude to God, we can shift our perspective and find peace, even in the midst of anxiety. We can also practice rest, trusting that God is sovereign over all things and that He is working all things together for our good (Romans 8:28). By choosing to rest in God's sovereignty, we can find peace and calm in our relationships, even when we're feeling anxious. By making these daily choices, we can bring new life to our relationships and experience a deeper sense of connection and understanding with those around us.