When You Feel Anxious, Alone, and Afraid

It’s OK to feel emotional right now. Anxiety, fear, and isolation might be trying to take over your heart, but God’s Word tells us in James that when we draw near to God, He draws near to us. If you’re feeling anxious, alone, or afraid and need to feel God closer to you, this video is for you. Listen to this hope-filled message from Pastor Craig Groeschel to discover God’s faithfulness, unfailing love, and promises for the future.
STAY CONNECTED
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DO CHURCH AT HOME
Churches in many countries are suspending regular in-person gatherings, but that doesn’t mean church is canceled. As followers of Jesus, we are the Church. Use this guide on having church at home to stay connected to your community: finds.life.church/church-at-h...
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ABOUT NOT AFRAID
When our world is shaken, it’s easy for fear to spread. But God promises to be with us no matter what comes our way. In times of uncertainty, it’s more important than ever to trust who God is and how He says we can live-Not Afraid. More: www.life.church/media/message...
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[@queenhawaii4577]

I need god everyday every minute of my life. Thank you for this video. 🩵✝️ my strength, hope, love, life, faith, in all circumstances

[@life.church]

So glad you, @queenhawaii4577, are here! Thanks for sharing 💗! Keli "Whoever finds God, finds life!"

[@Ayr176s]

I want to trust God more!

[@n8vscience842]

Been binge watching on these sermons when I start freaking out. Thank you life church and Pastor Craig. I'm here in Oklahoma and I may come for the in person experience but the online experience helps calm me when the scripture is read aloud.

[@janetozanich5635]

Something just happened❤️I feel less alone, less anxious and less afraid

[@life.church]

♥️

[@bobcleevely]

I finally got it .. I asked god into my heart just today after hearing this .. for the rest of my life I will tell of all his wonderful deeds .. thank you Craig

[@life.church]

We’re so excited for you, robert cleevely! Choosing to follow Jesus is the best decision you will ever make. Let us know about your decision here by going to go2.lc/youtubesalvation We want to celebrate this decision with you as well as answer questions you may have about your next steps as you begin your relationship with God. We’d also love to invite you to Life.Church Online! 90+ services are available throughout the week, so you’ll always be able to find a time that fits your schedule. During services, we have live Host Team Leaders who can answer questions, pray for you, and chat one-on-one. We hope to see you there! live.life.church Blessings. Tamala-Psalms 37:3 Trust God & Do Good

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Jesus is my GOD

[@Oneofficialll]

THIS IS A WORD😁😁😁😁😁THANK YOU P.S GRIEGE

[@user-gq3bf2he1e]

God is good!!!! Have a good day everyone.

[@life.church]

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[@ale198519]

His sermons are amazing in every way.

[@princebhujel9469]

Amen 🙏 praise the lord bless my father my lord and fix everything in my dads life and bless him with your love and care and with your victory and joy and your protection and your healing dear God I thank you in the name of Jesus I pray amen 🙏

[@life.church]

Amen. Dear Father I ask You to bless Prince's father and fix everything in his life in Your holy name ,Amen

[@jamilacharles5485]

You praise and worship songs about all Great hounner giving about Jesus Christ King of King Hallelujah Amén,

[@life.church]

🙌🏼

[@nancywhite3556]

Thank you so much for giving you life to seek God for messages to share and bring them to us

[@yallcrazy302]

Singer at the end has a gorgeous voice

[@rodneyginokc]

That's me, I want to know you better God. I want to call you MY GOD! I have had a luke warm relationship for a long time....I NEED YOU, I CANT DO THIS ALONE ANYMORE FATHER.

[@ennytsay634]

Today, my niece said that she lost of her job because of covid 19. I share this video to her.

[@life.church]

Thank you for sharing this with her, we hope this encourages her in this difficult time. Praying for your niece!

[@laui2769]

I have anxiety and depression and I keep on coming back to this message even after 2 years because every time I am so encouraged and moved to tears. Pastor Craig, God bless you so much for what you do, thank you so much for sharing his love with all of us🙏🏼❤️

[@life.church]

Thank you for sharing some of your story and being so honest about the anxiety you’re feeling. We created a guide to working through anxiety that’s full of encouragement and resources. You can check it out here: go2.lc/findpeace - Meli, Team LC

[@jamilacharles5485]

Yes you know I prayers for everyone Man Gód safe and blessed and protect in the Jesus Christ name,

[@life.church]

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[@user-lr1ut4kc7l]

Thank you Jesus for giving up your life for me

[@anonymousjedi7063]

To me my God is merciful and faithful.

[@junegoodings3973]

God I want to trust you again I'm hurting so much I can't take anymore help me God I pray 🙏

[@jamilacharles5485]

God bless you and safe and protect you Amen Hallelujah 🙏🙏

[@life.church]

🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@jamilacharles5485]

Thanks for Jesus Christ and thanks for all your teams

[@life.church]

You're welcome, Jamila! Kendra - Team LC

[@tiffanymorris2260]

I Watching From Tulsa Oklahoma USA 🇺🇸

[@theyrecalledharbularybatte8835]

Sitting with my wife and our 3 boys at the dinner table breaking (banana) bread while we watch you.

[@thatoneguy1299]

I am a believer but I wanna trust God more and better

[@life.church]

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[@vickymoshi6038]

ABBA, PAPA..my father..Lord Jesus,my redeemer.

[@ronaldpinto3376]

Our God is Good all the time 🙏

[@life.church]

🙏🏽🙌🏼

[@joyanaford3549]

Amen!!!!, praise God!!!!

[@michellefain4730]

Thank you so much for this message. I am brought to tears because of the love oh my Lord Jesus. I learned so much and I feel the Lord next to me showing me his strength and his faithful love and His hope and that he is always near he is always good He is always ready to love and He is full of unfailing love. Your faithful love endures forever!

[@life.church]

🙏❤️

[@tabithawarren8249]

God is good all of the time 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@life.church]

🙌

[@jamilacharles5485]

Iam not single Beaçús my father your Lord always proector stand with me and all works strat in Jesus Christ , but bible study complty and Jesus Christ my passion I think I have No problem,

[@life.church]

🔥🔥🔥🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@markingram3876]

Thank you Father God He's the greatest!!! I love Him He's my Rock my Fortress! Ive had Parkinson's for about 8 years now! And I knew He visited me while I was in my mother's womb! I was born a little premature and they say I lived under an oxygen tent for the first 90 days of my life I'm 57 now and I went from a Christian Power team now I'm using a cane half the time! But, I still Love Him! I fail HIM It seems almost daily Yet He still remains Faithful! Thanks Craig for this it really hit home to me!

[@life.church]

❤️

[@DanielleBraiden]

I agree that the Psalms is the go to book in times of trouble. ❤️

[@tiffanymorris2260]

We Live By The Word We’re Led By The Spirit We Love ❤️ The World Remember This God Love 💕 We Love 💕 You and Jesus is Lord

[@seiniqoriniasi9250]

thank you so much for this video. I really appreciate it. God is good and he is my father and hope. Amen

[@FrankGreenway]

I’m trusting in God’s love through this world distressing time. He’ll either see me through or welcome me home.

[@freddiestranger9783]

ATTENTION AMERICANS: Give Your Life To The Lord Jesus Christ or Hell is Your Final Resting Place. America Has SLAPPED God in His Face Over and Over Again. Judgment Time FOR AMERICA Has Arrived and Has Been Long Overdue and PASTORS NEED TO ALSO SAY THAT AND STOP SAYING OTHERWISE. Now is the Time To Seek His Mercy. For Hope is Found in Such

[@patriciaking7892]

Falcon Trek, I hope God welcomes me home 🙌.

[@thedgs5599]

Falcon Trek for

[@reginagerricooper6587]

Pray 🙏for m e in JESUS CHRIST NAME 🙏🙌 AMEN

[@life.church]

God, please be with Regina. Whatever anxiety she's feeling right now, I pray that you would calm her fears and help her to find peace with You. Put people around her who can encourage her and support her during this time. In Jesus' name, amen. -- LK, Team LC

[@andyguadalupe9438]

Thank you Pastor Craig. I really needed to hear this message. Pray for me, I'm going through 2 seasons in my life. 1. Separation with my wife (possible divorce) still praying for Hope and 2 Covid-19, lil fearful but I know Our God is bigger than this and we'll get through this together.

[@mrdice20]

God's plans are higher than ours more deeper than what we think we have, hang in there will pray for you brother.

[@life.church]

Praying and believing with you, Andy!

[@dds2839]

How are you, Andy? Hope you are well

[@joannaanswer9194]

Thank you pastor Craig this is my third time listening to your services.I am really enjoying your service I find it easy to follow , very understandable.I recently rededicated my life to Christ.I am enjoying your services

[@joannaanswer9194]

Hello pastor Craig I am very grateful for your messages they are understandable .I am going through some changes in my life separation from my partner of 15 years.Also I recently rededicated my life to Christ.I have watched three of your services so far .Thank you for your teachings.And yes I am giving Christ my weakness.

[@fancyfaceo3771]

God you are Miraculous spectacular dazzling breath taking enormous still goodness hope the way the truth the light my fight my strength my will my everything my being 💖 your my God

[@life.church]

🙌🙌🙌

[@yoitskatrin]

THANK YOU SO MUCH. :'( CRYING ALL THE WAY FROM PHILIPPINES.

[@emilysue8656]

All the time

[@polopopolo2197]

Salamat PO Apo dies!

[@johnnylee6597]

Amen haliluyah GOD is so Good ALWAYS and always Forever and ever

[@life.church]

🙌🏼❤️

[@naivaluvou98]

Watching all the way from Fiji… Thank you Pastor Graig for the wonderful message❤

[@rajanspillaiable]

Pastor its early morning in India and I am blessed hearing you. Very challenging.. God bless you

[@judybarrett6336]

this is another great teaching

[@jeanninesirois6455]

amen Amen,I know you are there Lord thank you,bless us with your Holy Spirit,with faith and hope and Trust,

[@user-xe4oh6be5f]

Thank you for sharing valuable sermons through KZbin. These days, I am listening to the pastor Craig's sermon almost everyday and I can feel God pours out his grace and love on me whenever listening to it. I cried a lot and reminded myself God is my only comfort and stronghold. Especially in the times of trouble I am going through recently, God's words truly heal me and I am very thankful to God and the life church media team to allow me to listen to it. God bless you and send gratitude from South Korea 💙

[@life.church]

Thank you for your thoughtful words. We’d love to invite you to Life.Church Online. 90+ services are available throughout the week, so you’ll always be able to find a time that fits your schedule. We hope to see you there! live.life.church Christina, Team LC

[@SiLLyPuTTY0717]

God is my best friend

[@VST893]

Amen, God is good...

[@charitymiles5198]

Continued prayers for families and friends who need healing from the pandemic prayers for our safety and for my daughter to grow strong and know Jesus prayers for our church family who is scattered and meeting at homes and self isolation for our pastors and deacons helping out with prayers and support God is Good Amen!!!

[@biancezylazyen8363]

I ask for prayer for my family. Yesterday we lost my step father and I feel so bad for my mom. I am also just relocating and hoping that I find my peace here and able to move forward with a healing mind and heart. I lost myself yesterday and allowed myself to get out of control. However, that is no longer who I am so I hope that I learn to keep control of my emotions and keep my faith that GOD will carry my children and myself through any and every storm. I also ask for prayer for all of my family , healing is needed.

[@karensawyer4318]

Amen crying non stop feeling all alone and afraid

[@life.church]

You're not alone Karen! I'm so thankful God helped you find this message when you needed it. That's a big sign that He is FOR YOU! [👉go2.lc/drawcloser](👉go2.lc/drawcloser) Kendra Team LC

[@jamilacharles5485]

You know my younger boy and my younger children so No problem about me Beaçús my life satisfied and my family members already with me Amen Hallelujah 🙏🙏

[@life.church]

🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@shazhunt4185]

What do I call God?... Dearest Father, Dearest darling Father, Sweet Wonderful Father, the list goes on. He is the great love of my life, I praise His most Holy name for He is good.🙏👍🙏

[@haleydekreek]

I’ve been struggling for a while now. Losing myself as I’m growing up in my teens. Thank you for much for this message. God bless🤍

[@jessicagoodwin6837]

Thank you this is beautiful church

[@life.church]

🙏 Amen!

[@ademarzuban8180]

i feel depress in this midst pandemic i dont have job...but im not alone lord jesus is thier...AMEN

[@life.church]

Amen!

[@ramoncintron3036]

Pastor Craig please pray for my stepson Adrian Rivera who is in ICU with Covid pneumonia in both lungs. He has a wife Lauren, Callie, AJ his two young children. And for my wife, that God would her strength and comfort, to his two brothers, and father. Thank you in Jesus name. I recently began listening to you, I truly enjoy doing so. God you and your beautiful family.

[@life.church]

Physical challenges can be so difficult to navigate, but we know God is at work. We’re praying that His healing will come soon. If you’re looking for encouragement from others who have similar stories, you can start here: finds.life.church/tag/healing/ Father we lift up to you Adrian, Lauren, Callie, and AJ. We ask that you would bring strength and healing to Adrian. Restore his health and bring peace and comfort to his family. We pray for you to do a special work of the Holy Spirit on his behalf. We believe and know that you are able to do all things and that you are able to heal also. We ask that you would in Jesus' name. - Meli, Team LC

[@DavidRRR946]

I am from Latin America, my language is Spanish and I watch you on youtube, you are an inspiration to me. God bless you. You Pastor Craig and your team are Heroes to me. You are Heroes in the faith. God bless you or Dios les bendiga.

[@Elsabrosillo]

David Rodas not Really David, I just to attend his church before. I did it for years and found that this church cares about money only.

[@sinsoonlirosmerah1286]

Thank you Pastor Craig for this message

[@life.church]

❤️❤️❤️

[@jamilacharles5485]

Hallelujah Paris the Lord Amen Hallelujah

[@life.church]

🙌

[@user-zx2xx9oc4h]

The last year has been one of the worst for myself and my fiancee and your messages and energy has helped more than words can express. God is ABSOLUTELY always good and always God is GOOD. Thank God and thank you to your church. He has given so much and He continues to by the minute, hour, day and month. Always. Praise and thanks be to God in Jesus' name.

[@ronaldpinto3376]

Amen, I trust in the Lord.

[@life.church]

❤️

[@patriciatrujillo5136]

Heavenly Father, I thank you for never leaving my side no matter how many times I fail, your always there waiting for me. Thank you for always making a way when I don't see a way. The love you have for me is far beyond the love I have for you and I am so grateful for it. Be with my family and friends wherever they are. Through all this craziness help them to see that they are not alone. In Jesus name. Amen.

[@DavidWhite-cd5xz]

Thank you pastor Craig.your messages are keeping me going through this trying time.

[@life.church]

💛

[@FloppyUK313]

i really need God right now

[@life.church]

I'm so glad you are finding Him here, Joel! You can keep watching messages here on demand, but I also encourage you to join us for a live hosted service at live.life.church. You can also find God through the free YouVersion Bible App. I'm so encouraged to see that you're searching for Him! In the Bible, the book called Jeremiah chapter 29 says that when you seek God with all your heart, you'll find Him! --kendra Team LC

[@emceljoe1420]

yes pastor craig God is really good' thank you pastor for being Gods instrument to peoples faith

[@life.church]

💛

[@cheonghuali9820]

Amen Amen Amen

[@sharldanfa422]

God is always good. 😀

[@life.church]

Yes He is!

[@reniervdberg764]

AMEN GOD IS MY ABBA FATHER ,

[@life.church]

🙌🏼❤️

[@PSShearhart]

I desperately needed to hear this today. Thank you and thank you Dear Heavenly Father……

[@life.church]

Thanks so much for your comment! We are so glad to hear that this message resonated with you and that God was able to meet you right where you are! Mechel - Team LC

[@dannyherrera4841]

I love you God Jesus Christ please pray for me pastor graig

[@dannyherrera4841]

Sorry pastor Craig

[@dannyherrera4841]

Please pray for me 🙏 pastor Craig

[@life.church]

God, we pray that you would be with Danny. Thank you so much for the love he has for you. Continue Your work in his life. Guide him, help him grow. Put people around him who can support and encourage him. In Jesus' name, amen. - LK, Team LC

[@Jonnie_b]

Pastor craig i think this was one of the best videos🙏🎥

[@life.church]

@Bacon Lover d@! realgoat- ❤️

[@sirjlp7413]

Thank you for this, its sunday morning in the Philippines. Blessed to have this

[@cathyperalta2369]

thats me please pray for me the plan of the Lord in my life thank you..Godbless

[@life.church]

Continuing to pray for you as you battle this anxiety you're feeling! You're not alone! I would love to share this Bible plan that I think would help you called Anxiety. You can read it here 👉 go2.lc/anxiety. Another one that’s great is Anchored: Through Deep Waters found here 👉go2.lc/anchored. If there's anything else we could recommend or if you'd like to get connected to biblical community, let us know! Be blessed!

[@cliffordfarley30]

Not necessarily what you call god but how you view him.. huh, never thought about it like that. Thank the lord for his wise words and unconditional love.

[@life.church]

Yes, how we view God is so important! He loves you greatly, God Bless you! Myriam - LC Social Media Team

[@lotispepito1050]

Thank you LORD JESUS YOU SO SO GOOD TO US...I TRUST AND GIVE MY LIFE TO YOU PLEASE FILL ME WITH YOUR SPIRIT SO I COULD FOLLOW YOUR WILL...I LOVE YOU LORD GOD,OM SO MUCH

[@life.church]

@Lotis Pepito - We’re so excited for you! Choosing to follow Jesus is the best decision you will ever make.Let us know about your decision here by going to go2.lc/ytsalvation. We want to celebrate this decision with you as well as answer questions you may have about your next steps as you begin your relationship with God. We’d also love to invite you to Life.Church Online! 90+ services are available throughout the week, so you’ll always be able to find a time that fits your schedule. During services, we have live Host Team Leaders who can answer questions, pray for you, and chat one-on-one. We hope to see you there! live.life.church Christina - Team LC

[@childofgod7500]

I'm an Indian, this messaged personally touched me in the time I was alone.Encouraged to rely on Appa(Father God).Thankyou and God bless you

[@dafrozabujeniya5228]

This service was nothing but amazing remember he is your strength.😃

[@michaelthefriend8564]

Amen 🙏

[@life.church]

♥️

[@charlesdejover-aissen7266]

I enjoy hearing this pastor as I am unable to physically go to church and I feel closer to God. Thank you for preaching and sharing His Word.

[@life.church]

We're very blessed to have him as our pastor and to have you worship with us. ~ Bre LC

[@siralewis7900]

God help me to trust you intimately 🙌🏻

[@life.church]

Jesus, I lift up Sira to you. Let her heart and mind be full of trust in you and you alone and to not let other outside factors distract her from you. Protect her heart from fear and anxiety. Let her feel your ever present peace and joy and love. Thank you for bringing her here and for showing her your message! In your name, Amen! Continuing to pray for hope and for abundant peace! I would love to share this Bible plan that I think would help you called Hope. You can read it here 👉go2.lc/hopeplan. Another one that’s great is The Hope found here 👉go2.lc/hopebibleplan If there's anything else we could recommend or if you'd like to get connected to biblical community, let us know!

[@1Nida]

Amen 🙌 🙌 🙌 🙌 🙌 🙌 🙌 🙌 🙌

[@life.church]

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[@srikanthjoelministries]

Amen From INDIA

[@hannahparmer1828]

I really needed to hear this today. I really appreciate this pastor. He connects with me in a way I didn’t think was possible. My family is between churches and I’m afraid we Will never attend a church again. It’s weird not to have that stability of having a church and a church service 2 times a week. I really am touched that god knows my anxieties and led me to this video when I needed it.

[@jchhjchh]

Ps, thank you for the sermon. It uplifted me so much.

[@christiecoleman4769]

Thank you! ♥️♥️♥️

[@alejandratovar428]

What beautiful voice when she is singing

[@life.church]

❤️

[@karrin2002]

When the sermon is great but you still feel bad

[@life.church]

Here's a blog post that may be helpful to read. Draw Closer to God and Community - finds.life.church/draw-closer-to-god-loneliness/ Praying you lean into God during this time of feeling anxious and alone. I pray you would feel His comfort and know that He will never leave you.

[@ginivy1885]

Amen. Thank you for this message

[@joyanaford3549]

AMEN!!!!! PRAY FOR ME PLEASE!!!!!

[@life.church]

Praying for you!

[@marviniquemcphee1058]

God is my everything

[@life.church]

💛

[@barryschelling9008]

Pastor Craig. Thank you. I am fighting myself. I just want to give and do more. But my flesh, makes me feel.trapped. I love jesus so much. But I feel so trapped. I see you teach, inside of me it's what I want. I love sharing Jesus love. But my thoughts come, your not worthy, look at the thought you had. Look how angry you got. I understand and do believe that's satan, trying to destroy me. Thank your messages, God bless you and your family and churches. Love

[@life.church]

God bless you, Barry! Thank you for sharing the feelings you have. We all can feel unworthy... focus on the grace that God has given you and I pray that you can release those feelings of guilt and shame! Kevin - Social Media Team Join me at Church here: live.life.church

[@andolanlama2403]

Praise the Lord. I am from Nepal .... I like this Life church fellowship ....pray for Nepal also I am also praying for your county ....

[@meghalayacoversong9947]

Amen

[@lschafer1956]

I love listening to this man. God is my God. I thank him for everything he has given us. Praise God.

[@jeanninesirois6455]

Jeovah God,Father God,

[@jonathansmith6250]

Great Message! Thank you God for giving us a message, Praise, Honor, and Glory to you Father God, Holy Spirit, and Jesus our Savior!

[@life.church]

♥️

[@Clahjkmtaeyoongi]

JEHOVA ABBA FATHER JAH JEHOVA JIRE ALPHA AND OMEGA LORD YAHWEW

[@bethanne2652]

Some please pray for me. I’m struggling in so many ways.

[@life.church]

Lord, I lift up @bethanne2652. You know them and see what they are going through. God, I ask that you would be with them. Cover them in your grace and love. I pray that you would give them strength and courage. Lord, let those around them speak truth and light into their life. Continue to be with them during this time. In Your name, amen.

[@wesleyhite8203]

Every time I put my faith in god, all I ever got was pain heartache and disappointment. Every Time.

[@life.church]

Hi Wesley, I commented on one of your other comments but in case you see this notification first, we would love to be able to talk with you about your questions! Instead of asking for information so we can connect with you publicly, please fill out this form so we can get in touch -- go2.lc/pctalk We hope to hear from you soon!

[@susanwalker8058]

🙏 Amen and Amen