Counsels on Mental Health

Counsel #1 — Sources Of Worry

Picture: Counsel #1 — Sources Of Worry CMH 75.1

What a chaotic, messed-up world we live in! Surveys indicate that youth and young adults worry about loss of eternal life, addictions to social media and gaming, violence, economic challenges, health - including COVID-related illnesses, relationships, peer rejection, guilt, divorce, bullying, racial bias, injustice, war, and more. In the United States, anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness.^[77] CMH 75.2

If you struggle with anxiety and excessive worry, there’s help! CMH 75.3

“Give all your worries and cares to God, for He cares for you.” 1 Peter 5:7 NLT CMH 75.4

“Jesus consents to bear our burdens only when we trust Him. ‘Come unto me, all ye weary and heavy laden; give Me your load; trust Me to do the work that it is impossible for the human agent to do.’ Let us trust Him. Worry is blind and cannot discern the future. But Jesus sees the end from the beginning, and in every difficulty He has His way prepared to bring relief. Abiding in Christ, we can do all things through Him who strengthens us.” Ellen White in Amazing Grace,
p. 113 CMH 75.5

Reflect: What does it mean to give Jesus your burdens? CMH 75.6