Faith, Anxiety, and a Simple CBT Reframe

“Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.” (1 Peter 5:7)

Anxiety loves certainty. Faith helps us walk without it. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) adds a small, practical tool: notice the thought, and offer a kinder, truer one that includes the whole story.

Why It Helps

• Worry narrows attention to the worst‑case. Reframing widens your view.
• Thoughts aren’t facts; they’re drafts. Faith reminds us we’re held while we edit.

Try This (3 minutes)

1. Write the anxious thought: “I’ll mess up the meeting.”
2. Ask: What’s a kinder, more complete thought? (Include facts + faith.)
3. Reframe: “I’m prepared, and even if I stumble, I can recover. God is with me.”
4. Say it out loud once; carry one small action (review one slide).

Prayer

Lord, meet me in my worry. Help me see more clearly and act with courage. Amen.

Informational only; not clinical advice. If anxiety disrupts daily life, consider speaking with a licensed therapist. See Find Care.