ANXIETY ATTACK - One Bread, One Body, 10/5/2008

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Sunday, October 5, 2008, 27th Sunday Ordinary Time

Isaiah 5:1-7, Philippians 4:6-9, Psalm 80, Matthew 21:33-43
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ANXIETY ATTACK

"Dismiss all anxiety from your minds." —Philippians 4:6

Our society mass-produces anxiety, tension, stress, and depression. God
has given us the authority to dismiss all these things from our minds by
an act of our will. However, there's more to it. We must present our
"needs to God in every form of prayer and in petitions full of gratitude"
(Phil 4:6). In this way, we don't just "think positively," but actually
change the circumstances which contribute to our anxieties.

Furthermore, to be permanently free from anxiety, we must accept God's
order, His shalom-peace, into our lives (Phil 4:7). This will guard our
hearts and minds by giving us a point of reference by which to decide if
something belongs in our lives.

Finally, permanent freedom from anxiety not only depends on guarding
against bad influences. We must also wholly direct our thoughts "to all
that is true, all that deserves respect, all that is honest, pure,
admirable, decent, virtuous, or worthy of praise" (Phil 4:8).

In Jesus, we have authority over anxiety. We exercise this authority
through prayer, peace, and focusing on what is true, pure, and godly. In
Jesus, we can be the most carefree, peaceful, and happy people in the
world.

Prayer: God of peace (Rm 16:20), make my life holy in every aspect (1 Pt
1:15).

Promise: "The Stone Which the builders rejected has become the Keystone of
the structure. It was the Lord Who did this and we find it marvelous to
behold." —Mt 21:42

Praise: Praise Jesus, Who conquered all anxiety by His victory on the
cross. Alleluia!

(For a related teaching, order our tape on "Shalom" on audio AV 82-3 or
video V-82.)

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October 1, 2008 through November 30, 2008
†Reverend Joseph R. Binzer, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of
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