Solid Joys Daily Devotional Wipe Your Fears Away
Nov 10, 2025
Anxiety can cloud our perception of God’s glory, but it doesn’t signify a lack of faith. In a vivid car race metaphor, the discussion emphasizes the need to clear anxiety from our vision, enabling us to remain steadfast. Listeners are encouraged to combat fear by taking decisive steps towards trust and action. Drawing on Psalm 56:3, guidance is provided to turn to faith in moments of fear, reinforcing that struggling with anxiety is part of the journey, not a failure in belief.
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Mud On The Windshield
- John Piper compares anxiety to mud thrown on a car windshield during a race as an example.
- The image shows temporary loss of sight doesn't mean you'll quit the race or be on the wrong track.
Turn On The Windshield Wipers
- Turn on the windshield wipers when fear blurs your view by actively resisting unbelief.
- Use Psalm 56:3 as a practice: when afraid, put your trust in God.
Anxiety Is An Attack On Faith
- Anxiety blurring our view of God's glory signals an attack on our faith, not absence of faith.
- How we respond determines whether we stay on track toward the finish line.
