Integrity as a Compass

Anxiety is one of the greatest threats to integrity. When we are anxious we make decisions from fear rather than faith. We cut corners. We compromise. We take matters into our own hands instead of trusting God. Paul does not tell us to ignore what worries us — he tells us to bring it to God with thanksgiving. That is self control in action. It is the discipline of choosing peace over panic and faith over fear even when the circumstances have not changed. This week instead of being anxious about anything — bring everything to God in prayer with thanksgiving. Let that prayer replace every anxious thought this week.

Lord, guard my heart and mind in Christ Jesus today. Where anxiety has crept in — help me be still and come to You for direction. Where anxiety has taken root — replace it with Your peace that passes all understanding. Let integrity be the compass that guides every step I take today. Amen.

Where this week has anxiety or pride tried to pull you away from the peace of God — and what did you do to anchor yourself back in Him?

Lord, guard my heart and mind in Christ Jesus this weekend. Where anxiety has taken root — replace it with Your peace that passes all understanding. Amen.

This weekend — write down every anxious thought you are carrying. Then pray over each one and hand it to God. Self control begins with surrender.

1. Where did integrity guide your decisions this week in a way that anxiety could not?
2. How did bringing your anxieties to God in prayer change your perspective this week?
3. As you close this week what is one area where you will choose peace over anxiety going into next week?