Hope in the Psalms: Biblical Help for Anxiety, Grief, Stress and Mental Health. When I Am Afraid, I Put My Trust in You

Hope in the Psalms: Biblical Help for Anxiety, Grief, Stress and Mental Health. When I Am Afraid, I Put My Trust in You

From Christian Women In The UK by Christian Women In The UK

July 2, 2026 · 49 min · Season 6 · Episode 21

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This episode explores how Psalm 56 provides comfort and encouragement for dealing with anxiety and fear through trust in God.

Anxiety and the Psalms | Psalm 56: When I Am Afraid, I Put My Trust in You* Welcome to the first episode in our brand-new series, *Anxiety and the Psalms*, where we explore how God's Word speaks hope, peace, and encouragement into our anxious hearts. Throughout this series, we'll discover how the Psalms provide honest prayers, deep comfort, and practical truths for navigating fear, worry, and the uncertainties of life. In this episode, we begin with *Psalm 56*, where David openly expresses his emotions while facing fear, opposition, and overwhelming circumstances. Rather than pretending everything is fine, David honestly brings his anxiety before God. Yet, in the middle of his struggles, he intentionally reminds himself of who God is and where his confidence belongs. Our key focus is *Psalm 56:3: *"When I am afraid, I put my trust in you." These powerful words are not a denial of fear but a declaration of faith. David acknowledges that fear is real, but he refuses to let it have the final word. Instead, he chooses to trust God, even before his circumstances change. This episode explores what it means to preach truth to ourselves during difficult seasons. Like David, we all…

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