Life.Church senior pastor Craig Groeschel shared a powerful word addressing one of the mental health issues many face today. He remarked that “anxiety is not a sin.”
Anxiety
Anxiety is one of the most rampant issues faced by society nowadays, especially since the pandemic hit in 2020. According to World Health Organization, “anxiety disorders are characterised by excessive fear and worry and related behavioural disturbances.” The stats they recorded in 2019 revealed that “301 million people” were battling anxiety worldwide. And it significantly spiked when the pandemic happened.

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That said, Pastor Craig Groeschel has something to say about such an issue. He preached about anxiety and pointed out that it’s not a sin.
Craig Groeschel is the Senior Pastor of Life.Church, which he founded together with his wife Amy in 1996. The church’s mission, according to its website, is “Leading people to become fully devoted followers of Christ.”
It Isn’t A Sin
In Pastor Craig’s Instagram post, he stressed, “Anxiety isn’t a sin. Even Jesus battled anxiety on His way to the cross.”

Craig Groeschel [@craiggroeschel]. Life-Church Senior Pastor. Instagram, 20 Sept. 2023, https://www.instagram.com/p/CxYYkomMafa/
He went on to share three ways to deal with anxiety whenever it comes. First, he said, “It’s a signal alerting you it’s time to pray.”
TWO TRUTHS TO REMEMBER WHEN YOU’RE FEELING DEPRESSED
Pastor Craig explained how Jesus demonstrated this when he felt anxiety creeping into his soul. He pointed out Matthew 26:39 and wrote, “Going a little father, Jesus fell with His face to the ground and prayed, ‘My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from Me. Yet not as I will, but as You will.'”
Second, he said, “Anxiety is a signal it’s time to pause.” The pastor quoted Psalm 46:10 in the Bible, where God said, “Be still and know that I am God.”
Lastly, Pastor Craig added, “Anxiety is a signal it’s time to praise.”
“Worship is warfare,” he explained. “We don’t just praise God after victory, we praise Him before a victory. Anxiety is a complicated matter, and it is wise to seek mental and emotional help. We also seek spiritual help by taking time to pray, pause, and praise.”
Philippians 4:6-7 says, “Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank Him for all He has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand.”
May this word from Pastor Craig help those battling anxiety. May God who gives peace heal you and free you!
Reference | Instagram – Craig Groeschel
Header Image: Craig Groeschel [@craiggroeschel]. Life-Church Senior Pastor. Instagram, 20 Sept. 2023, https://www.instagram.com/p/CxYYkomMafa/