This Proverb says, “Anxiety in the heart of a man weighs it down, but a good word makes it glad.” There are times in a person’s life when they become worried, distressed, or even depressed. In extreme cases a person may lose hope for even continuing with their life.
During such times, a word of encouragement from relatives, friends, or even acquaintances can lift up a depressed person’s spirits. A word of encouragement can even restore a person’s hope for the future. It is during these times of anxiety that the Word of God is most helpful. The Bible provides encouragement and hope to carry on.
The Bible says, “Trust in the Lord and lean not on your own understanding. In all ways acknowledge Him and he will make your paths straight.” When we place our trust in God and His Word, our anxieties will melt away. With such trust we are assured that God will carry us through our challenging times.
The Bible also says that when we believe in Jesus Christ, God will give us His Holy Spirit to dwell within us. When this happens we will receive the fruits of the Holy Spirit. One of these fruits is joy.
With God’s joy within us we will not be the burdened with anxiety. We will not become depressed. We will have hope for the future. More importantly, we will have hope for our Salvation and eternity in Heaven.
