Anxious for Nothing: Finding Calm in a Chaotic World Audiobook

Anxiety is at an all time high, but there's a prescription for dealing with it. Max Lucado invites readers into a study of Philippians 4:6-7 where the Apostle Paul admonishes the followers of Christ, "Do not be anxious about anything . . ."

Philippians 4:6 encourages the believer to "be anxious for nothing." As Lucado states, the apostle Paul seems to leave little leeway here. "Be anxious for nothing. Nada. Zilch. Zero."

What's he suggesting? That we should literally be anxious for absolutely nothing? Lucado says, "The presence of anxiety is unavoidable, but the prison of anxiety is optional. It's the life of perpetual anxiety that Paul wants to address. Don't let anything in life leave you perpetually in angst."

Americans especially know about living in perpetual 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.

"The news about our anxiety is enough to make us anxious," says Lucado. But there's a prescription for dealing with it. Lucado invites readers into a study of Philippians 4:6-7, the most highlighted passage of any book on the planet, according to Amazon:

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

"With His help you will learn to face the calamities of life. You'll learn how to talk yourself off the ledge. Under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, you will learn to view bad news through the lens of sovereignty; to discern the lies of Satan and tell yourself the truth. You will manifest a gentleness that is evident to others. Anxiety comes with life. But it doesn't have to dominate your life."

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“A compulsively readable book focused on an aspect of Christian living that many find challenging: overcoming anxiety to find peace in life. In this edifying work, Lucado focuses on the heavy burden of anxiety carried by so many Christians, and then carefully explains what he views as God’s remedy for this anxiety. Reflecting on his own childhood experiences, both the good and the bad, he demonstrates how the amazing power of God’s grace can help believers emerge from the pit of despair into the light of Christ’s gospel, recognizes the deep scars left by sin, and recommends a full immersion in God’s loving embrace as a remedy. Giving up to that power, truly living in faith, is the only path to solace from guilt. Lucado provides moments of reflection but not advice, instead pointing to the Scriptural lessons at the heart of any decision or situation. Free of theological jargon and filled with wise counsel for believers at every stage of spiritual maturity, Lucado’s message will delight his Christian readership: ‘You may be facing the perfect storm, but Jesus offers the perfect peace.’”

— Publishers Weekly