It may seem like an oxymoron, but rest is a discipline.The number one thing you need to know in battling anxiety is that it does not come from God. "For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control" (2 Tim 1:7). Anxiety is an attack of the enemy, therefore we must close the doors of vulnerability that our unresolved experiences in life have left open. What are those doors? This episode explores the open doors and how to close them once and for all. 

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Observe (Connect the passage to your life and recent events.)During the section of forgiving mom and dad, people with whom you have soul ties, self, and God, did a particular person or memory come to mind? What do you want to say to the Holy Spirit about that?  Verbalize (Pray about your thoughts and emotions.)Remembering that He loves you and that you are in His presence, talk to God about the particulars of your O – Observe step. You may want to write your reflections in your LOVE the Word® journal. Or, get a free journal page and guide in the right-hand margin.Entrust (May it be done to me according to your word!)Heavenly Father, I ask that Your love flow upon me. May the Blood of Christ cover all wounds and restore all in me to wholeness and life. May the fire from Our Lady's heart now enter me and anoint everything with the Holy Spirit and blind Satan. May St. Joseph wrap me with blessings and peace, in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen + (Prayer for Inner Healing, Deliverance Prayers for the Laity, Fr. Ripperger)What we discussed | Show NotesOverview:Minutes 00:12:00 – Biblical rest as "one, peace, rest"--giving over, blissful relaxation--that "transcends" human understanding, meaning "to hold above, rise above, to be superior."Minutes 12:01-24:00 –  Simple biblical command is: do not worry. Have no anxiety. Worry = "to strangle, to choke." Minutes 24:01-36:00 – The root of anxiety as demonic harassment; divine biblical law is to forgive until complete; soul tiesMinutes 36:01-48:00 – Open doors: unforgiveness, soul ties, predominant faultBible Study Evangelista is on the Laudate app!

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