The Arena Reflection | Conquering Anxiety
Dec 3, 2025
Fr. Josiah explores the roots of Thanksgiving, linking it to its religious significance and the Pilgrims. He highlights how anxiety can rob us of gratitude, contrasting it with the power of thankfulness. Insights from Jesus’ teachings on worry reveal a path to greater trust in God. Elder Simeon’s approach suggests that anxiety stems from our relationship with God, advocating for forgiveness as a means of healing. The reflection culminates in a call to embrace gratitude and trust as antidotes to anxiety.
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Anxiety Steals Thanksgiving
- Anxiety is the chief enemy of thanksgiving and robs us of gratitude.
- Fr. Josiah Trenham connects cultural unbelief and shallow Christianity to rising anxiety in the West.
Seek The Kingdom First
- Do seek first the kingdom of God and live day by day rather than hoarding earthly treasures.
- Do detach your heart from material goods to gain freedom from anxiety.
Dispossession Frees The Heart
- Jesus modeled dispossession and single-heartedness to free us from divided loyalties.
- Attachment to earth's goods divides the heart and invites anxiety.
