Une vie sans inquiétude: Comment remplacer l'anxiété par la paix

by Timothy S. Lane

Worry is an extremely common yet unchallenged problem, and many people don't know how to practically stop worrying, even if they know they need to.

This warm and pastoral book by Tim Lane helps readers to see when godly concern turns into sinful worry, and how scripture can be used to cast our concerns upon the Lord. Christians will discover how to replace anxiety with peace, freeing them to live life to the full.

Genres: Christian, Christian Living, Counselling, Nonfiction, Christianity, Theology, Psychology

168 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 2015

About the author

Timothy S. Lane, M. Div., D. Min.
Born in Sylvania, Georgia, Tim enjoyed a good relationship with his parents in his formative years, but he did not become involved in church until his later teens. Just before his senior year in high school, Tim became aware of his sin and his need for Jesus. God used simple salvation sermons at a local church, as well as a group of friends, to bring him to Christ at the age of seventeen.

In 1984, Tim graduated with a degree in English and Philosophy from the University of Georgia. Before going to seminary in 1987, Tim served 3 years as a staff person at an evangelical ministry where he met Barbara, whom he later married in 1989. In 1991, Tim graduated from Westminster Seminary in Philadelphia.

In 1991, Tim and Barbara also moved to South Carolina where Tim served as assistant pastor and then pastor at Clemson Presbyterian Church until 2001. It was during these 10 years that Tim truly began to understand and apply the gospel to his life and ministry. He learned that the blessings and difficulties of marriage, family and ministry were just the things God used to draw him into a deeper relationship with Him. He also learned how to apply God’s truth to everyday life and ministry, pointing others to Christ and his gospel of grace.

Tim, Barbara and their four children moved to Philadelphia in 2001 where they both serve at the Christian Counseling and Educational Foundation. Tim is a counselor and faculty member at CCEF and a lecturer in practical theology at Westminster Theological Seminary. He is also a speaker, the author of CONFLICT and the co-author of HOW PEOPLE CHANGE and RELATIONSHIPS: A Mess Worth Making.

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Reviews

[Catherine McKinlay · Rating 3 out of 5]

Read this book as a student and found it lowkey life changing, so decided to come back to it! I did still find it really useful, but 10 years later I have a better understanding of my own mental health and experience with anxiety and so had more questions around some of the book’s takes. In particular, the author used worry and anxiety interchangeably and, in my experience, these are wildly different things. He does refer to anxiety as a mental illness at points, which can be helpful, but most of the discussion covers anxieties where we can identify what we’re anxious about - in my experience the worst anxiety I have is when I feel anxious but can’t pinpoint where it’s coming from.

I do see that there is a revised and updated version out now, and I wonder if some of this is addressed in that. Still a super helpful book and very worthwhile, but I would love to see a slightly more nuanced discussion of mental illness ✌️

[Nat · Rating 5 out of 5]

Before even finishing this book I knew it would be one that I'd constantly come back to. I'm often wary of books, even Christian ones, that are about dealing with worry or anxiety because they're always like 'Oh just you know, don't worry and you'll be OK.' which is obviously not very helpful. But this book is a very practical but spiritual look at what worry is, how it affects your life, what you can do about it and how God and his grace comes over it all. Very good read. Would recommend.

[Geoffrey Dennis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really helpful, simple book

Grateful for this wonderful little book that has helped me see my Savior more clearly and love Him more dearly.

[Jonathan Sussex · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a great book, very biblical and lots of helpful examples

[Matty Lavelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

There was quite a lot of groundwork, but the last few chapters were helpful, practical and encouraging.

[Molly Start · Rating 4 out of 5]

A challenging look at the difference between worry (named here as over concern) and godly concern designed to lead to dependent prayer and wise actions. An encouraging read!

[Juls · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a very helpful book. It digs deep down to the root of the problem. No five point, easy fix, skimming over the surface here. I would highly recommend it for anyone who struggles with deep seated worry and anxiety, especially if you're a Christian and even if you're not, it's surely worth considering, what have you got to lose?

[Lindsay · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great easy read addressing the struggle of worry. Read in a small group and enjoyed it's biblical content and truthful encouragement.

[Blake · Rating 3 out of 5]

One of the struggles that many, if not all, of us humans have is a battle with worry. We worry about small things and big things. We live in a sin-cursed, fallen world that provides ample opportunities for us to worry. For some of us, worry nags us on a daily basis. For others of us, it rears its ugly head every so often. We humans long for peace. And in our longing we search for the answer to our anxieties/worry in so many things. In "Living Without Worry," Timothy Lane presents a realistic picture of the battle, but doesn't offer to the reader the normal canned answers that the world gives, nor does he simply offer severl Sunday School thoughts on how to just get over anxiety. He directs the reader's attention to the true hope for our worries and gives some practical counsel for how to overcome worry.

It's a simple read and one that I believe some of us would do well to take a look at. I'm not sure one would agree with every point Lane makes but as a whole, I believe Living Without Worry could be a helpful tool for someone who wants to work more aggressively on their battle against this nagging problem.

[Mookie J · Rating 4 out of 5]

It is hard to rate this book as I started it several years ago, told my wife how good it was, so she took it, loved it! and then gave it to her friend who read it and least liked it before sending it back, but it then got lost and not found until we moved and i finished it.

There was a lot i underlined, and I went back and was amazed by what i was reading.

Timothy Lane has become one of my favorite authors.

This book uses a lot of Scripture, focuses on heart issue more than the worry, and doesn't gloss over worry- goes into healthy concern, and warns against just believing right things to make worry go away.

i do recommend

[Alan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Many of us worry. The author acknowledges that it is normal in many circumstances to be concerned. Worry according to the author however is over concern. We worry about the past, the present and the future. Of course, there can be so much to be concerned about, health, finances, relationships, etc. The pages of the Bible relate much about suffering but they also teach us how to experience a better quality of life without worry. Throughout the book the author is humble, acknowledging his own struggles, and he understands our difficulties in this area. There is no quick fix, but with God’s help, God’s Word and our desire, our lives can be transformed. Highly recommended!

[Anna · Rating 3 out of 5]

This took me almost all year to read! But I got there in the end.
I benefited from Tim Lane’s meditation. Psalm 27, disagreed with some of what he said about Paul - especially about him being disappointed and down because he didn’t start a church in Athens (p129) and found the conclusion to be the best part of the book.

“Worry is a sign that you believe that God is not good or that He is not in charge and he therefore cannot he trusted to care for you.”

[Thatotherjoshua]

3.5/5 Stars.

Timothy Lane’s writing is simple and straight to the point. This easy to read, no-frills guide to what the Bible truly has to say about worry and anxiety is incredibly helpful. It’s short, easy, and clear, with relevant examples and an easy-going tone. Everything is clearly based in scripture. Would recommend to anyone who wrestles with anxiety, as it points to the clear hope we have in Christ as a reason not to worry.

[Becky · Rating 2 out of 5]

Simple statements of "don't worry because..." followed by basic doctrine. Very repetitive and I didn't take much from it at all. If you really need the basic gospel message drilling into you, this is a good book to read.
However, it was good for helping distinguish the difference between worry and godly concern.

[Laura Nicolet · Rating 4 out of 5]

Faith-based

I really enjoyed reading about anxiety and peace from a biblical perspective rather than from a psychology/science perspective. I love that the book focused on God's truth and commands rather than on opinion. Great read!

[Carl BP · Rating 5 out of 5]

Helpful to use as a way of discussing anxiety and worry from a biblical perspective with someone who struggles with worry. I used this in a 1-2-1 and it was a helpful tool to encourage opening up. It had helpful biblical insight.

[Lindsey · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book does a great job essentially explicating parts of the Sermon on the Mount with a practical context. Anxiety is an "easy" thing to brush off as merely psychological but he addresses it from several angles and asks good reflection questions.

[Sarah Knox · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's been super convicting, healing, helpful, and encouraging!!

[Billie Fisch · Rating 5 out of 5]

Powerful book! Loved the truth of it!

[Keller Hackbusch · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book with biblical help on the topic of anxiety. Highly recommended.

[Kate · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilliant

Solid biblical practical advice. I’ve read plenty of books on worry but this is by far one of the best.

[Raphaël · Rating 4 out of 5]

Intéressant mais il y a encore du travail avant de vraiment arriver à pouvoir vivre sans inquiétude

[Rob · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read sporadically. Would read again.

[Douglas Fyfe · Rating 5 out of 5]

Forgot to mark this as completed. A good book to read slowly and reflect (and act) on.

A good example of the CCEF approach worked out.

[Anne-Marie Laberge · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ce livre est facile à lire et bien organisé. L’auteur couvre les principales raisons de l’inquiétude tout en offrant de l’espoir et des pistes pour soulager celle-ci.

[B · Rating 2 out of 5]

In his book Living Without Worry: How to Replace Anxiety with Peace, Timothy Lane hopes that the reader will see "a real person who needs help," (Kindle location 111), because he struggles with worry and needs daily encouragement and help. The author acknowledges that non-Christians may be reading his book. Even though he does not present the Gospel at this point, he does encourage the reader to "read what the Bible says about your life," (Kindle location 111).

Mr. Lane looks at Christ's Sermon on the Mount and asks those Christians who are prone to worry whether they are living for the Kingdom of God or for the world (Kindle location 219). I found this area quite powerful as I analyzed what I truly focused on throughout the day and where I placed my hope.

In chapters 3 and 4 the author looks at how past sins and experiences may lead to current worry. He states that "our angst over sin should always drive us to the cross, rather than to worry," (Kindle location 453). Again, he acknowledges the non-Christian reader (Kindle location 438), but again he does not present the Gospel at this point. In addition, he defines a non-Christian as "someone who has never truly asked Jesus, the Son of God, to take your sins, bear your judgment and experience your separation." I disagree with Mr. Lane's soteriology that someone can 'accept Jesus into their heart'. In Ephesians, God tells us that He chose His elect and predestinated them before the foundation of the world (Eph. 1:4-5). There is no offer of salvation in the Bible. The call from John the Baptist, Jesus Christ, Peter, and Paul is to repent and believe.

Nevertheless, I think that the Mr. Lane provides an adequate Gospel presentation when he notes that the most basic problem is man's rebellion against God and that man is a sinner in need of forgiveness (Kindle location 550). He goes on to say that God addressed this [rebellion] in Jesus' life, death, and resurrection and through faith in Him sins are forgiven. This is a clear Gospel message that should have been included when the author was specifically addressing non-Christians.

The author encourages prayer and Bible reading to combat sinful worry. He specifically recommends biblical meditation on the book of Psalms (Kindle location 606). Mr. Lane also looks to the power of the Holy Spirit within the believer, the promises of God in the Bible, and the encouragement of fellow believers as resources to combat anxiety.

Overall, I was pleasantly surprised and encouraged by Living Without Worry, but chapter 10 raised some concerns. First, the author describes the Apostle Paul as "struggling with anxiety", and declares that Paul, "like you, struggled with deep worry," (Kindle locations 1529 and 1543). Mr. Lane also states that "Paul is no super-saint with whom you cannot identify. No, he is just like you," (Kindle location 1536). However, the Bible describes Paul as an apostle of Jesus Christ who preached the Gospel to the Gentiles and could work signs and wonders for the glory of God. In addition, he is the most prolific writer of the New Testament. No Christian is like the Apostle Paul. Christians should not psycho-analyze any biblical figure, and we should not read ourselves into the text. To support his claim that Paul struggled with anxiety, the author cites 1 Cor. 2:3; even so, this verse in context is talking about Paul's preaching of the Gospel. Matthew Henry states that "He [Paul] did not affect [pretend] to appear a fine orator or a deep philosopher; nor did he insinuate himself into their minds, by a flourish of words, or a pompous show of deep reason and extraordinary science and skill."

Finally, Mr. Lane summarizes what he has presented and then quotes what he thinks God is actually saying to the reader and to the Apostle Paul (Kindle location 1565 and 1594). Because the author is attempting to speak for God and even add to God's Word, he is providing extra-biblical revelation that is condemned by the Bible (Rev. 22:18). In addition, it is not only presumptuous of the author, but also borderline blasphemous.

Therefore, I have mixed feelings about this book. I really appreciated the in-depth look into worry and how the Bible addresses it. Mr. Lane gives sound helps and biblical application. Yet, his psycho-analysis of biblical characters and direct quotes of God outside of His Word are very concerning. Thus, I cautiously recommend this book for the mature Christian who is struggling with excessive worry and anxiety, but it should be read with discernment.

Full Disclosure: I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

[Travis Cassell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great answers to tough questions

I really enjoyed “Living Without Worry”. Dr. Lane does an excellent job explaining how we can conquer daily stress and anxiety by growing in our relationship with Christ. I was particularly impacted by his questions at the end of each chapter. The idea that our worries expose the areas of our life where we have replaced God with things or people that we are relying on for fulfillment was especially insightful. I highly recommend this book.

[Beverly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Living Without Worry by Timothy Lane is a 140-page book published by the Good Book Company, a young up-and-coming book publisher who focuses on providing short, pithy materials for the young people of today. You should see my copy of the book! Its pages are so relevant and applicable that I have sentences underlined everywhere, brackets and braces, arrows, stars and notes in the margins and spaces. This one is destined to be one of my favorite go-to books that I will return to repeatedly.

Timothy Lane gives his readers practical suggestions "how to replace anxiety with peace" within the eleven chapters of this book. With chapter titles such as "Why Not Worry?", "Worry and Your Past (Parts 1 and 2)", "How to Begin to Change", and "How to Cast All Your Anxieties on Him", it is easy to return to favorite sections you find most useful. Each chapter ends with "Questions for Reflection" where the author asks probing questions that can help you personalize your journey to conquer your anxieties. Best of all, you can immediately put the steps to practical use without wading through hundreds of pages of theoretical discussions (not that there isn't a place for that elsewhere) about worry. The information conveyed is clear, easy to understand, and easily applicable.

What I especially appreciate about the author's writing is that in the brief opening chapters, he has convinced me that it is truly possible to set my worries aside. This is such an important part of writing a book on a topic like this. I get the impression that many of today's young adults believe their emotions are uncontrollable, inevitable, and unpreventable. Many have no idea that emotions such as worry are often a result of unfiltered and poorly controlled thoughts. The biblical concept of taking our thoughts in hand is one of the first the author deals with in this book. His bold, practical, Christ-centered approach is completely doable; the way he presents his reasons is approachable and convincing.

The second aspect I like about this book is the author's candid and personable writing style. In an empathetic voice, he lets his readers know he is right down in the trench with us, slugging away at the temptation to give in to his worries and anxieties. He shares his successes with us. Not only does he commiserate with his readers, he has counseling experience which he draws upon for his guidelines. He has seen what works and gives us the benefit of others' victories. The book not only teaches, but encourages. It's not theory, but practical.

One final point impressed me greatly. Mr. Lane points out that worry has a positive side to it. It's like the flashing red lights on a vehicle's dashboard. You can ignore the warnings and face the consequences (isn't that why they are called "idiot lights"?) or heed the warnings and benefit. It's your choice. If you want to understand the warning signs of worry, then read the book. I can't recommend it highly enough!

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a complimentary review copy of this book from Cross Focused Reviews (A Service of Cross Focused Media, LLC)on behalf of the Good Book Company. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

[Jeanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Worry is the attempt to live in two kingdoms simultaneously and serve two masters at the same time.

What is worry? Do we use it as a coping mechanism? Worry is something that we all do. In reading this study you will find yourself and identify the triggers of what makes you worry and lose hope. There are at times when worry can be paralyzing at the worst and or a habit of wanting to control our life and others at the worst again. There is no good in worrying. However, worry is an indicator that something is not right. Our worry at many times is our lack of control. We can’t help but worry because nothing in creation lasts and nothing in creation has everything under control. The world lacks the stability you need to be worry free. (Kindle location 239). Is our act of worry because our lack of hope? This makes sense to me and gives direction. Hope is not passive because every decision I make is based on hope for tomorrow.

Overcoming our tendency to worry is not positive thinking, or our circumstances, but our relationship to Christ. Worry tells us something is wrong. When we worry, it could be that we believe a lie. When we worry, it could be not knowing the unknown. When we lose a job or a loved one, there is an unknown factor that brings fear and worry. Worry is a response that needs to be brought to Christ. To remind us of the promises of Christ and his redemption and our relationship that we are called his brother and friend.

This is not another book that beats you down because you worry but because we worry and this world is not our home, it encourages you with the truth of the why we worry, and what we can do with that worry. There is hope !

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a complimentary review copy of this book from Cross Focused Reviews (A Service of Cross Focused Media, LLC)on behalf of the Good Book Company. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising

[Chris · Rating 4 out of 5]

All of us live with different worries everyday. But as most christians will soon discover, Jesus calls us not to worry about tomorrow for today has enough trouble of its own. So how can a christian live out Jesus’s word faithfully? Timothy Lane has written a book that helps to address this.

First, Lane defines the term worry for the readers. He shows the readers that worrying within the bible often talks about a mind that is distracted to the point that it is overly-concern about the issue. Next, Lane takes the readers through 3 time zones where we often find ourselves worrying about — the past, the present and the future.

Lane shows the readers that in Christ, our past can no longer condemn us. In the midst of our struggles with anxiety, it important to constantly find ourselves bringing our sorrows to God, bring to mind His wondrous works in redeeming us, and also to find encouragement and support within the community.

Lastly, Lane gives us practical steps that we can take to help us be less anxious. This includes cultivating a heart of thanksgiving, constant self-examination and working out the issues. Lane also raises truths that helps christians think through about their anxiety, for example, Lane shows how the book of James reminds the readers that our life is short and unpredictable, and it is only when we begin that realise that the world rest on the God for whom life is neither short nor unpredictable, can we find solace.

The book is filled with biblical truths that really aims to help christians deal with their anxiety, be it if you struggle with Generalised Anxiety Disorder or PTSD, Lane is able to help you do these issues biblically. I highly recommend anyone struggling with anxiety to read this book and to see how God and Christ can help you in your struggles.

Rating: 4.25 / 5

Disclaimer: I was given this book free from the publisher in exchange for an honest review