Why Your Anxiety Never Goes Away and What Jesus Offers Instead | New Year 5-Minute Devotional 2
Struggling with anxiety that never goes away? You’ve tried vision boards, meditation apps, and perfect budgets - but worldly peace shatters the moment life doesn’t go to plan. Discover the biblical peace that Jesus offers in John 14:27: a peace the world cannot give, that guards your heart even when everything feels out of control.
In this Bible devotional, Salvation Army officer Rob Westwood-Payne shares his personal journey from exhausting self-reliance to finding God’s supernatural calm. Learn how to trade worry for prayer (Philippians 4:6-7), trust God’s provision over your own control (Matthew 6:26), and experience the peace that surpasses understanding - even in life’s chaos.
📖 SCRIPTURE REFERENCES
• John 14:27 – Jesus’ gift of peace
• Philippians 4:6-7 – Don’t worry, pray about everything
• Matthew 6:26 – God’s faithful provision
⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
0:00 – Why worldly peace never lasts
0:40 – My personal anxiety breaking point
1:51 – The peace Jesus gives vs the peace the world offers
2:39 – Two mindset shifts that changed everything
3:03 – Trade worries for prayer (Philippians 4:6-7)
3:44 – Trust God’s provision, not your own control
4:19 – Prayer for God’s unshakeable peace
4:51 – Your next step
💡 KEY TAKEAWAYS
✅ Worldly peace depends on perfect circumstances—Jesus’ peace thrives in chaos
✅ Anxiety isn’t solved by control—it’s surrendered through prayer
✅ God’s peace guards your heart when life makes no sense
This devotional is for anyone battling anxiety, seeking hope, or longing for the biblical peace that endures when everything else fails. Whether you’re a lifelong Christian or exploring faith for the first time, this message offers practical steps rooted in Scripture to help you find rest in God’s presence.
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📌 ABOUT THIS CHANNEL
I’m Rob Westwood-Payne, a Salvation Army officer sharing warm, practical Bible teaching for real life. Every video offers a felt-need hook, simple Scripture explanation, one action step for today, and a short prayer. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, grief, doubt, or searching for spiritual growth, you’ll find biblical hope and encouragement here.
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