Why Worry?: Getting to the Heart of Your Anxiety (Resources for Changing Lives)

Worry saps our sleep, drains our joy, and exhausts our energy. But there's hope! Through his Word and Spirit, God gives his people the means to overcome worry. Worry can be crippling for some, but it's an aggravation for all. It saps our sleep, drains our joy, and exhausts our energy. Is there any way to overcome such a common problem, or is it an inescapable part of the human condition? The good news is that there is hope for even a chronic worrier. Biblical counselor Robert Jones takes us to the heart of our worry, helping us to approach it in the right way—understanding the cause before we look for solutions. When we give ourselves to a person, goal, ideal, or object rather than Jesus, our trust shifts to a shaky foundation. No wonder we're anxious! Jones points us to the resources we have in God's Word and Spirit to overcome worry and live for Christ. The statistics don't lie. Recent reports say nearly 20 percent of Americans suffer from anxiety, 75 percent worry about the economy, and 88 percent worry about retirement. Millions of Americans are in need of realistic strategies to overcome anxiety, worry, and stress. Kathryn Tristan's solution-oriented guide uses a simple four-step program drawing from a variety of disciplines to show readers how to start living the life they dreamed of There is hope for even a chronic worrier. Biblical counselor Robert Jones takes us to the heart of our worry, helping us to understand the cause before we look for a solution. When we give ourselves to a person, goal, ideal, or object rather than Jesus, our trust shifts to a shaky foundation. No wonder we're anxious! Jones points us to the resources we have in God's Word and Spirit to overcome worry and live for Christ.