Trent A. Tyer

-Written February 26th, 2023

Anxiety is nearly always accompanied by doubt. For if I had consistent faith in God’s love and care, what reason would I have to doubt and be anxious? Doubt is the true enemy of faith. When I doubt God’s care, provision, faithfulness, nearness, promises, etc…, my heart is subject to a whirlwind of emotions that I seemingly can’t control. 

One of my greatest weaknesses is commitment. All day long, I am oscillating in and out of faith and confidence toward God. When faith and confidence levels are high, I feel that I am invincible through God. But, when my confidence level dwindles, I can’t believe much of anything. My day is filled with extreme peaks and valleys. The Bible says it like this: “But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed. For let not that man think that he shall receive anything of the Lord” (James 1:6-7). “To waver” means to separate thoroughly, withdraw, oppose, discriminate, or hesitate. This wavering man is not equated to a ship being tossed on the sea but rather the waves of the sea themselves driven by the wind and tossed. 

A ship has the ability to drop an anchor, yet waves have no anchor. It is scientifically stated that the water molecules closest to the top of a body of water travel the greatest distances and move the most. Thus, the anxious person who consistently doubts will constantly oscillate and travel with whatever the wind enforces upon it. 

Spirits are likened to wind, and we can draw an analogy between the winds/waves and spirits/man. Thus, as the winds toss the waves to and fro seemingly at their will, so can spirits toss the hearts of men in the same way. When the Spirit of the Lord moves upon man, extreme faith, desire, and commitment is present. When demonic spirits move upon man and exert influence, the needle moves a great distance. 

Let’s return to what James was referring to in order to prompt this portion on doubt and wavering. “Let him ask in faith, nothing wavering…” (Jas 1:6) In other words, let him ask in persuasion, conviction, reliance, and constancy. Am I really convinced today? Am I convinced that He loves me? Am I convinced that He is ordering my steps? Am I convinced that His power is working in my life? Am I persuaded in His righteousness and not my own? Do I have complete confidence in His promises? These are the questions that build the foundation of our faith. 

Am I persuaded that the answer to the above questions is emphatically, “yes”?

Hebrews 11:6 KJV  But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.

Romans 4:20-21 KJV  He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God;  (21)  And being fully persuaded that, what he had promised, he was able also to perform. (22)  And therefore it was imputed to him for righteousness.

A note from the author…

“Diary of a Person Being Healed from Anxiety” was inspired by one of the darkest seasons of my life. There came a day where I set my eye upon the Lord and declared, “I will come out of this somehow.” Since that day, I began recording the journey of being delivered from the most significant bondage I have ever dealt with. As the Lord uncovers, deals with, and gives revelation about anxiety, I write about it. These posts are loosely edited (intentionally) in order to maintain the raw, candid feel in which they were written. I pray that these posts are a blessing to many who have suffered with the same struggle.

You will come through this. Don’t take my word for it; take His Word for it.

– Trent A. Tyer