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Less Fret, More Faith: An 11-Week Action Plan to Overcome Anxiety
A pass-along companion to Anxious for Nothing that features an 11-week plan to overcome anxiety.
According to one research program, anxiety-related issues are the number one mental health problem among women and are second only to alcohol and drug abuse among men. Stress-related ailments cost the nation $300 billion every year in medical bills and lost productivity. And use of sedative drugs like Xanax and Valium have skyrocketed in the last 15 years. Even students are feeling it. One psychologist reports that the average high school kid today has the same level of anxiety as the average psychiatric patient in the early 1950s. Chances are, you or someone you know seriously struggles with anxiety.
Max writes, "The news about our anxiety is enough to make us anxious.” He knows what it feels like to be overcome by the worries and fear of life, which is why he is dedicated to helping millions of readers take back control of their minds and, as a result, their lives.
This 64-page booklet features practical steps from Max Lucado to help readers overcome anxiety. Eleven weekly reminders in all, each segment includes a Scripture verse for meditation, and a prayer to reframe anxious thoughts.
This booklet includes a passage from the book, Anxious for Nothing, by New York Times bestselling author Max Lucado. The small trim and low price point make this booklet easy to share with friends and family who are struggling with anxiety and need a fresh perspective on how to face it.
Stop letting anxiety rule the day. Join Max on the journey to true freedom and experience more joy, clarity, physical renewal, and contentment by the power of the Holy Spirit. Anxiety comes with life. But it doesn't have to dominate your life.
According to one research program, anxiety-related issues are the number one mental health problem among women and are second only to alcohol and drug abuse among men. Stress-related ailments cost the nation $300 billion every year in medical bills and lost productivity. And use of sedative drugs like Xanax and Valium have skyrocketed in the last 15 years. Even students are feeling it. One psychologist reports that the average high school kid today has the same level of anxiety as the average psychiatric patient in the early 1950s. Chances are, you or someone you know seriously struggles with anxiety.
Max writes, "The news about our anxiety is enough to make us anxious.” He knows what it feels like to be overcome by the worries and fear of life, which is why he is dedicated to helping millions of readers take back control of their minds and, as a result, their lives.
This 64-page booklet features practical steps from Max Lucado to help readers overcome anxiety. Eleven weekly reminders in all, each segment includes a Scripture verse for meditation, and a prayer to reframe anxious thoughts.
This booklet includes a passage from the book, Anxious for Nothing, by New York Times bestselling author Max Lucado. The small trim and low price point make this booklet easy to share with friends and family who are struggling with anxiety and need a fresh perspective on how to face it.
Stop letting anxiety rule the day. Join Max on the journey to true freedom and experience more joy, clarity, physical renewal, and contentment by the power of the Holy Spirit. Anxiety comes with life. But it doesn't have to dominate your life.
64 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2017
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Max Lucado
1,204 books5,477 followersWith more than 150 million products in print and several NYT bestsellers, Max Lucado is America's bestselling inspirational author. He serves the Oak Hills Church in San Antonio, Texas, where he lives with his wife, Denalyn, and their mischievous mutt, Andy. His most recent book published in August 2024 and is titled What Happens Next.
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March 22, 2019
You will feel less stressed by listening to this. I listened to the first track initially and then each of the next 11 tracks over the next 11 weeks- listening to the track for a full 7 days before moving on to the next.
January 28, 2025
Very short read, but very insightful! My fave takeaways:
1) “The act of prayer moves us from a spirit of concern to a spirit of gratitude.”
2) God gives us what we need for each day.
3) “The presence of anxiety is unavoidable, but the prison of anxiety is optional.”
1) “The act of prayer moves us from a spirit of concern to a spirit of gratitude.”
2) God gives us what we need for each day.
3) “The presence of anxiety is unavoidable, but the prison of anxiety is optional.”
December 26, 2018
It's a quick and easy read like everything I've read by Lucado. I find this book to bed like "living on milk" with very little meat or substantial substance. As some one who struggles with anxiety I found this book to reaffirm what I already do to deal with my own anxiety but little to add to how I deal with it. If you need quick tips and prayers that are scripturally based and have just started your struggle then this little book might be a good starting point. For me it was not.
November 25, 2017
Great, practical information.
September 28, 2021
Good, quite simple but sound advice. Could be read/applied in 11 days, too, as the book’s tiny.
February 2, 2018
It is ok.
This book is not what I hoped it to be. As someone that suffers from severe anxiety, knowing to be grateful, rest, pray through things, etc. are all pretty much already a part of my life. I was hoping for something new that I didn’t know about and this book was not it. Nice prayers, easy to read. Other than that, not for me.
This book is not what I hoped it to be. As someone that suffers from severe anxiety, knowing to be grateful, rest, pray through things, etc. are all pretty much already a part of my life. I was hoping for something new that I didn’t know about and this book was not it. Nice prayers, easy to read. Other than that, not for me.
May 5, 2018
This is a great companion to his book 'Anxious for Nothing'. Perfect for refresher for those tough seasons in life that bring on anxiety and worry. I love the scripture references and the prayers used. This is a great series that is timely and relevant for our day and age. I highly recommend this book.
September 13, 2017
God is Always the Answer
For anyone prone to anxiety this is an excellent book on how you think and respond to life's challenges and God is always the answer going forward everyday
For anyone prone to anxiety this is an excellent book on how you think and respond to life's challenges and God is always the answer going forward everyday
September 19, 2017
Excellent book - full of good advice and Scripture verses.
April 20, 2018
Took me awhile to dive into this book but it’s really good. I took away so may great scriptures that are helping me with my anxiety 🙌🏾🙌🏾
October 22, 2024
Not A Typical Max Lucado Book
I enjoy Max Lucado books, so I was excited when I found this one. However, this is not a traditional book. It is a booklet (only 42 pages). The booklet is designed to be an 11 week guide to help you overcome anxiety and worry. Each chapter has a brief introduction, a verse for reflection, and a sample prayer. Max's advice is sound and biblical, but I miss his great illustrations.
I enjoy Max Lucado books, so I was excited when I found this one. However, this is not a traditional book. It is a booklet (only 42 pages). The booklet is designed to be an 11 week guide to help you overcome anxiety and worry. Each chapter has a brief introduction, a verse for reflection, and a sample prayer. Max's advice is sound and biblical, but I miss his great illustrations.
May 13, 2019
Practical & Insightful
Loved every page of this book and will gladly do it over and over again! Helps me with how I conduct myself daily and how I can cast all my concerns onto my Abba Father, because He care for every minute detail in my life, I need to trust Him so much more...!!! Thank Max for this beautiful action plan book, totally rejuvenating and encouraging!!!
Loved every page of this book and will gladly do it over and over again! Helps me with how I conduct myself daily and how I can cast all my concerns onto my Abba Father, because He care for every minute detail in my life, I need to trust Him so much more...!!! Thank Max for this beautiful action plan book, totally rejuvenating and encouraging!!!
November 8, 2017
Good guidance and comforting
This is written as an eleven-week action plan but I found reading it straight off very useful. As with all Max’s books I expect to read it many more times. If I use it as an eleven week action plan I will review it again, from that perspective.
This is written as an eleven-week action plan but I found reading it straight off very useful. As with all Max’s books I expect to read it many more times. If I use it as an eleven week action plan I will review it again, from that perspective.
January 21, 2018
A great read and a great reminder to put all your trust in him!
A daily reminder that our worries are so small compared to how big God is in our lives. This is a book I go back to often when I need a little extra peace and calm in my life.
A daily reminder that our worries are so small compared to how big God is in our lives. This is a book I go back to often when I need a little extra peace and calm in my life.
January 22, 2018
Very helpful
This book was very helpful in pointing to the truth of the scriptures. In a sense it makes it seem that we can easily just switch off anxiety, yet in reality it isnt so. But it does give helpful tips on how to prayer and God's words to shift your thoughts of worrying.
This book was very helpful in pointing to the truth of the scriptures. In a sense it makes it seem that we can easily just switch off anxiety, yet in reality it isnt so. But it does give helpful tips on how to prayer and God's words to shift your thoughts of worrying.
February 16, 2018
Hit the spot!
Great little book to put things in perspective when you are scrambled with decisions. Think it through. Pray it through. New perspective for me. Pray your worries away.
Great little book to put things in perspective when you are scrambled with decisions. Think it through. Pray it through. New perspective for me. Pray your worries away.
March 29, 2018
Good advice for those with anxiety
Max Lucado offers scriptures and prayers that will help you work your way through anxiety. The ultimate goal, of course, is so that you won’t be worried about anything but there is a growth curve.
Max Lucado offers scriptures and prayers that will help you work your way through anxiety. The ultimate goal, of course, is so that you won’t be worried about anything but there is a growth curve.
April 18, 2018
Basic and helpful reminders
This is a basic and helpful reminder of how to deal with stress and anxiety. Scriptures throughout and prayers you can use as you experience worry about things. Basic affirmation of what we as believers know to be true
This is a basic and helpful reminder of how to deal with stress and anxiety. Scriptures throughout and prayers you can use as you experience worry about things. Basic affirmation of what we as believers know to be true
July 5, 2018
Fantastic
I really enjoyed this book and would recommend to anyone with anxious thought s.This book is spot on with a remedy.Thank you for the other reviews which helped me purchase this book.
I really enjoyed this book and would recommend to anyone with anxious thought s.This book is spot on with a remedy.Thank you for the other reviews which helped me purchase this book.
December 15, 2018
I great little resource that serves as a reminder to live one day at a time and to put your faith in God, the Father, who is always there to keep you safe and help guide you in your way in this world.
August 24, 2019
Less fret
This book is written by the prolific Christian author, Max Lucado. This book provides tips to Christian's about how to not let worry keep you from trusting in God. The book gives tips on prayer, how to handle concerns and how to hand things over to God.
This book is written by the prolific Christian author, Max Lucado. This book provides tips to Christian's about how to not let worry keep you from trusting in God. The book gives tips on prayer, how to handle concerns and how to hand things over to God.
February 4, 2020
Reminder Needed and Received
Max writes like is in sitting in an easy chair having coffee and visiting with a friend. Things you know but need to reminded of or brought back to your conscious thoughts. Thank You
Max writes like is in sitting in an easy chair having coffee and visiting with a friend. Things you know but need to reminded of or brought back to your conscious thoughts. Thank You
March 22, 2020
Great inspiration
In these trying times this book is an uplifting inspiration! It’s short yet full of powerful wisdom that will help you I. Staying positive and focused through the storms life brings.
In these trying times this book is an uplifting inspiration! It’s short yet full of powerful wisdom that will help you I. Staying positive and focused through the storms life brings.
August 2, 2020
Love this book
Max Lucado has such a practical, Faith filled way to approach our everyday issues and anxieties. I will refer back to this book often to remind me of God's precious promises.
Max Lucado has such a practical, Faith filled way to approach our everyday issues and anxieties. I will refer back to this book often to remind me of God's precious promises.
September 17, 2020
Good, encouraging, simple read. Worth checking out!
This was an easy read with well chosen verses. I found it helpful to read over. It is a good reminder God can shoulder all our anxieties, and it encouraged faith.
This was an easy read with well chosen verses. I found it helpful to read over. It is a good reminder God can shoulder all our anxieties, and it encouraged faith.
November 26, 2020
Never disappoints
Typical Max, never disappoints! This daily study targets exactly what we all need to hear and meditate on. You can stretch it out over days or read it all in one sitting. You’ll come away feeling “anxious for nothing.”
Typical Max, never disappoints! This daily study targets exactly what we all need to hear and meditate on. You can stretch it out over days or read it all in one sitting. You’ll come away feeling “anxious for nothing.”
December 5, 2020
There is angst in anxious. We are a human that's always in the state of tense. Why is that? This book helps self help-reader in step by step actions in 11 weeks on how we can improve the quality of our stress and achieve more in life.
November 10, 2024
This is an 11 week guide but I read it in 3 days since the majority of it didn't pertain to me (anxiety doesn't affect me) It's biblically sound and can help a lot of people experiencing anxiety. Max always writes a good book
June 16, 2018
Relief from anxious thoughta
I'd recommend this to anyone struggling with anxiety. Has really helped me to see clearer. Given me new ideas on overcoming anxious thoughts.
I'd recommend this to anyone struggling with anxiety. Has really helped me to see clearer. Given me new ideas on overcoming anxious thoughts.
January 30, 2019
My only complaint is that I wish it was longer. I would love to have a year-long devotional on this topic. Anyone have suggestions?
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