Anxiety is a result of envisioning the future without me. So the best defense against where he is staying in communication with Me. When you turn your thoughts toward Me, you can think much more positively. Remember to listen as well as speak, making your thoughts a dialogue with Me. If you must consider upcoming events, follow these rules:

• Do not linger in the future, because anxieties sprout up like mushrooms when you wander there.

• Remember the promise of my continual presence; include Me in any imagery that comes to mind. This mental discipline does not come easily because you are accustomed to being god of your fantasies. However, the reality of My presence with you, now and forevermore, outshines any fantasy you could ever imagine. (Jesus Calling 10/17)