Sunday, April 25 I was troubled by my sin.​—Ps. 38:18.

[Áine]

Sunday, April 25

I was troubled by my sin.—Ps. 38:18.

 

Some types of anxiety are good. For example, we are properly concerned about pleasing Jehovah and Jesus. (1 Cor. 7:32) If we commit a serious sin, we are anxious to restore our friendship with God. We are also anxious to please our marriage mate and to care for the welfare of our family members and fellow believers. (1 Cor. 7:33; 2 Cor. 11:28) On the other hand, undue anxiety may cause us to constantly worry about having enough food and clothing. (Matt. 6:31, 32) To ease that worry, we might focus on gaining material possessions. If we allow that to happen, our faith in Jehovah will become weak and we will suffer serious spiritual harm. (Mark 4:19; 1 Tim. 6:10) Or we might fall victim to becoming overly concerned about gaining the approval of others. We may then fear being ridiculed or persecuted by men more than we fear displeasing Jehovah. To protect ourselves from that danger, we must beg Jehovah to give us the faith and courage we need to face the challenge.—Prov. 29:25; Luke 17:5. w19.11 15 ¶6-7

[Sister Twister]

Undue anxiety can overwhelm us fill our mind so that we can think of nothing else , its difficult but if we maintain our confidence in Jehovah we can manage our anxiety and pray to behove for help when it overwhelms us .

[Vinnie]

The things that trouble our heart and mind are important, not so much to people around us but to Jehovah our God and father who reads the heart and mind.  From within, anxiety may tell us when we are not in balance and at peace with one another and with our heavenly father.  Our inner troubles help us see where we need improvement and we must turn to Jehovah  for the help and peace we need so as to get through the life we've been given to live. As today's comment brings out, we must pray for the help we need