Anxious for Nothing Quotes

“No problem is unsolvable. No life is irredeemable. No one’s fate is sealed. No one is unloved or unlovable.”
― Max Lucado, Anxious for Nothing: Finding Calm in a Chaotic World

“No one’s fate is sealed. No one is unloved or unlovable. But Satan wants us to think we are. He wants to leave us in a swarm of anxious, negative thoughts.”
― Max Lucado, Anxious for Nothing: Finding Calm in a Chaotic World

“Exaggerated, overstated, inflated, irrational thoughts are the devil’s specialty.”
― Max Lucado, Anxious for Nothing: Finding Calm in a Chaotic World

“You can be the air traffic controller of your mental airport. You occupy the control tower and can direct the mental traffic of your world.”
― Max Lucado, Anxious for Nothing: Finding Calm in a Chaotic World

“I presented my requests to the Lord as I had so many times before, but this time, THIS time, I needed more. And so, using Philippians 4:8–9 as a guide, I found my answer: “Finally, brothers, whatever is true…” What was true in my life at this particular moment? The blessing of all family members eating dinner together. “Whatever is noble.” The blessing of enjoying each other’s presence outside of a hospital room. “Whatever is right.” The blessing of experiencing my two sons’ daily lives. “Whatever is pure.” The blessing of all three children laughing and playing with each other. “Whatever is lovely.” The blessing of watching Rebecca sleep peacefully in her bed at night. “Whatever is admirable.” The blessing of an honorable team working tirelessly on Rebecca’s care. “If anything is excellent.” The blessing of watching a miracle unfold. “Or praiseworthy.” The blessing of worshiping a Lord who is worthy to be praised. “Think about such things.”
― Max Lucado, Anxious for Nothing: Finding Calm in a Chaotic World

“But the greatest activity of life is well within your dominion. You can choose what you think about.”
― Max Lucado, Anxious for Nothing: Finding Calm in a Chaotic World

“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you” (Isa. 43:2 NIV). You may be facing the perfect storm, but Jesus offers the perfect peace.”
― Max Lucado, Anxious for Nothing: Finding Calm in a Chaotic World

“Learn a lesson from the king. Lead with worship. Go first to your Father in prayer and praise. Confess to him your fears. Gather with his people. Set your face toward God. Fast. Cry out for help. Admit your weakness. Then, once God moves, you move too. Expect to see the God of ages fight for you. He is near, as near as your next breath. Expect to see the God of ages fight for you. He is near, as near as your next breath.”
― Max Lucado, Anxious for Nothing: Finding Calm in a Chaotic World

“And now without your boat you think you will sink. You’re correct. You will, for a while. Waves will sweep over you. Fear will suck you under like a Pacific riptide. But take heart, says Paul. Take heart, says Christ: “In this world you will have trouble, but be brave! I have defeated the world” (John 16:33 NCV).”
― Max Lucado, Anxious for Nothing: Finding Calm in a Chaotic World

“No life is too short or too long. You will live your prescribed number of days. You might change the quality of your days but not the quantity.”
― Max Lucado, Anxious for Nothing: Finding Calm in a Chaotic World

“You are in the Lord’s service. “For there stood by me this night an angel of the God to whom I belong and whom I serve” (Acts 27:23).”
― Max Lucado, Anxious for Nothing: Finding Calm in a Chaotic World

“I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me” (John 10:14 NIV).”
― Max Lucado, Anxious for Nothing: Finding Calm in a Chaotic World

“Heaven has a place for you. Paul knew this. “For there stood by me this night an angel of the God to whom I belong” (Acts 27:23).”
― Max Lucado, Anxious for Nothing: Finding Calm in a Chaotic World

“He [God] has put his angels in charge of you to watch over you wherever you go” (Ps. 91:11 NCV). Heaven has helpers for you.”
― Max Lucado, Anxious for Nothing: Finding Calm in a Chaotic World

“Since the first day that you set your mind to gain understanding and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard” (Dan. 10:12 NIV). You have been heard in heaven. Angelic armies have been dispatched.”
― Max Lucado, Anxious for Nothing: Finding Calm in a Chaotic World

“This kind of peace is not a human achievement. It is a gift from above. “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid” (John 14:27 NIV).”
― Max Lucado, Anxious for Nothing: Finding Calm in a Chaotic World

“As we do our part (rejoice in the Lord, pursue a gentle spirit, pray about everything, and cling to gratitude), God does his part.”
― Max Lucado, Anxious for Nothing: Finding Calm in a Chaotic World

“Death, failure, betrayal, sickness, disappointment—they cannot take our joy, because they cannot take our Jesus.”
― Max Lucado, Anxious for Nothing: Finding Calm in a Chaotic World

“Take a moment and follow Jerry’s example. Look at your blessings. Do you see any friends? Family? Do you see any grace from God? The love of God? Do you see any gifts? Abilities or talents? Skills? As you look at your blessings, take note of what happens. Anxiety grabs his bags and slips out the back door. Worry refuses to share the heart with gratitude. One heartfelt thank-you will suck the oxygen out of worry’s world. So say it often. Focus more on what you do have and less on what you don’t. The apostle Paul modeled this outlook”
― 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.”
― Max Lucado, Anxious for Nothing: Finding Calm in a Chaotic World

“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus” (Phil. 4:6–7).”
― Max Lucado, Anxious for Nothing: Finding Calm in a Chaotic World

“The crowd removed the garments off their backs and spread them in the path of Christ. Let this “throwing” be your first response to bad news. As you sense anxiety welling up inside you, cast it in the direction of Christ. Do so specifically and immediately.”
― Max Lucado, Anxious for Nothing: Finding Calm in a Chaotic World

“Before you count coins or count heads, count the number of times Jesus has helped you face the impossible. Before you lash out in fear, look up in faith. Take a moment. Turn to your Father for help.”
― Max Lucado, Anxious for Nothing: Finding Calm in a Chaotic World

“This time, instead of starting with what you have, start with Jesus. Start with his wealth, his resources, and his strength. Before you open the ledger, open your heart.”
― Max Lucado, Anxious for Nothing: Finding Calm in a Chaotic World

“Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything” (Phil. 4:5–6 NIV).”
― Max Lucado, Anxious for Nothing: Finding Calm in a Chaotic World

“The contagiously calm person is the one who reminds others, “God is in control.” This is the executive who tells the company, “Let’s all do our part; we’ll be okay.” This is the leader who sees the challenge, acknowledges it, and observes, “These are tough times, but we’ll get through them.”
― Max Lucado, Anxious for Nothing: Finding Calm in a Chaotic World

“My salvation has nothing to do with my work and everything to do with the finished work of Christ on the cross.”
― Max Lucado, Anxious for Nothing: Finding Calm in a Chaotic World

“The apostle Paul clung to this grace. To the same degree that he believed in God’s sovereignty, he relied on God’s mercy.”
― Max Lucado, Anxious for Nothing: Finding Calm in a Chaotic World

“Behind the frantic expressions on the faces of humanity is unresolved regret.”
― Max Lucado, Anxious for Nothing: Finding Calm in a Chaotic World

“Menos consternación, más súplica. Menos pensamientos ansiosos, más pensamientos saturados de oración. Mientras oras, la paz de Dios protegerá tu corazón y tu mente. Y a la larga, ¿qué podría ser mejor?”
― Max Lucado, Ansiosos por nada: Menos preopupación, más paz