Work & Anxiety
Q: I could use some prayers and/or Bible verses.
I've created a very safe, little bubble for myself over the years (due to trauma), and whenever big (and good!) changes come my way "to pop the bubble", my anxiety and nerves shoot through the roof. I just recently got a new job after being unemployed for over a year, and it's a job that I prayed for. I don't know if it's imposter syndrome trying to set in or a fear of failing or both, but whatever it is, I don't feel like I'm good enough for the job, I'm scared that it won't work out, I'm scared that my new employer will think I'm stupid, I'm scared of making mistakes, etc. I'm having all of these thoughts and I can't go back to my safe bubble.
A: God calls Christians out of their comfort zone. Were nit to hide in the barracks when we are soldiers of the Lord, serving and following Jesus. We're enlisted in His Army, and in a spiritual battle. That includes not living fir ourselves in hiding, and going out to do the work God called us to (both as a job and for the Gospel).
While in this world but not of it, remember - Every job has an adjustment period, and you're not perfect, so you will make mistakes. You got the job because you were qualified. It takes a little while to get the hang of it, probably 6 months. And we always learn and can contribute to the company goal - as we earn money. As long as the goals are not immoral, evil and against God and the Faith, you can work there. 😊
All you can do is your best at the work. And remember the work you do do as unto the Lord. 💪✝️✨️
Every moment, or hour has its own situation, we need to live confidently knowing God is in control. To live in constant fear and worry is sin. So conquer that, as you wear the Armor of God.
For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. 2 Timothy 1:7
"Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own."
Matthew 6:34
For to anxiety, this will help you conquer it, and rest in the peace of Christ.
As to "trauma" it might be a good idea to get counsel from a biblical counselor so they can guide you away from the terms and views the world pushes, and into a biblical understanding so your able to live out and in the truth.
This touches on trauma related, and can also help.
Also, God likely placed you at that job to plant seeds too the Gospel, live out the Christian faith by your life, words and behavior, to draw folks to Jesus. When he's done with that mission there, and any sanctification growth you go through while there, He will move you on to another mission field. For believers our "job" isnt like those in the world, ours is a mission field that's Christ focused on top of the work we do there that's secular.
Keep that in mind as you trust God to lead you.
God bless.
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