Julie Hicks

“This verse is a call, not to a feeling, but to a decision and a deeply rooted confidence that God exists, that he is in control, and that he is good.”
― Max Lucado, Anxious for Nothing: Finding Calm in a Chaotic World

“: Our first response when angered should be to turn away momentarily, mentally or physically, so we can separate the offense from the offender.”
― Lisa Bevere, Be Angry but Don't Blow It: Maintaining Your Passion Without Losing Your Cool

“In the treatment of anxiety, a proper understanding of sovereignty is huge. Anxiety is often the consequence of perceived chaos. If we sense we are victims of unseen, turbulent, random forces, we are troubled.”
― Max Lucado, Anxious for Nothing: Finding Calm in a Chaotic World

“Gratitude is a mindful awareness of the benefits of life. It is the greatest of virtues. Studies have linked the emotion with a variety of positive effects. Grateful people tend to be more empathetic and forgiving of others. People who keep a gratitude journal are more likely to have a positive outlook on life. Grateful individuals demonstrate less envy, materialism, and self-centeredness. Gratitude improves self-esteem and enhances relationships, quality of sleep, and longevity.1 If it came in pill form, gratitude would be deemed the miracle cure. It’s no wonder, then, that God’s anxiety therapy includes a large, delightful dollop of gratitude.”
― Max Lucado, Anxious for Nothing: Finding Calm in a Chaotic World