Jesus for the Anxious: 8 Weeks of Practicing Peace to Calm Your Worry and Fear

by Melissa Fisher LMHC

8 Weeks of Practical Exercises for Less Anxiety and More Peace · Author is a licensed Christian counselor who has overcome her own anxiety · An accessible 8-week journey drawing insights from Scripture, neuroscience, and psychology · Provides interactive exercises and tools to help readers build and practice coping skills Do you tend to overthink the simple things? Does relational conflict cause worry--or even unnecessary guilt? Do you have difficulty controlling your thoughts or relaxing your body? When you have anxiety, symptoms like these can dominate your days and prevent you from enjoying life. And knowing the Bible says "Don't be anxious" makes you feel worse--as if you can just turn it off! Licensed Christian counselor (and reformed worrier) Melissa Fisher is here to tell you that managing your anxiety shouldn't cause you more anxiety. In this 8-week interactive journey toward lasting inner peace, Melissa integrates Scripture, neuroscience, and psychology into a practical, easy-to-use approach. She teaches you coping and relationship skills that you can put into practice today and keep in your toolbox for the future. With helpful therapy techniques, honest meditative prayers, and hopeful daily readings, you will learn to overcome your anxiety one day at a time. And you'll draw closer to the One who calms the storms--even the ones raging inside you.

240 pages, Paperback

Published May 12, 2026

Reviews

[Nora St Laurent · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is filled with hope and encouragement for the anxious heart. It’s relatable and thought-provoking. I enjoyed the biblical verses that inspired, encouraged, and strengthened readers' faith. I appreciate the author's openness and the manner in which she described her own issues. I'd never given much thought to anxiety and scripture references. I admire how the author provides readers with easy-to-use tools, yet they are powerful materials for dealing with stress or worry.

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Nora St. Laurent
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[Holly Frakes · Rating 5 out of 5]

As someone who has had a lifelong struggle with anxiety, I didn't think another book would help me. It was a gift from a friend. I was delightfully surprised by Melissa Fisher's approach. She is not only giving information but skills to learn how to manage your anxiety. The workbook format gives you time to actually learn and practice the tools she is giving to you. All this information is given with care and understanding from someone who struggles with anxiety themselves. If you struggle with anxiety I recommend this book.

[Charlene Derby · Rating 5 out of 5]

I found author Melissa Fisher's approach to calming anxiety practical and refreshing. In addition to providing effective strategies, her book includes questions that promote self-awareness and worksheets to reinforce their use.