Anxious for Nothing: Finding Calm in a Chaotic World

4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars | 11,777 ratings

Price: 13.38

Last update: 09-10-2024


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Does the uncertainty and chaos of life keep you up at night? Is irrational anxiety your constant companion? Let God help you win the war on worry and receive the lasting peace of Christ.

We all experience anxiety, but we don’t have to let worry and fear control our lives. Anxious for Nothing, from New York Times bestselling author, Max Lucado, provides a roadmap for coping with and healing from anxiety. Complete with Lucado’s signature storytelling and relatable anecdotes, Anxious for Nothing invites you to study Philippians 4:6-7—the most highlighted passage of the Bible and any book on the planet according to Amazon.

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

You will experience CALM as Max encourages you to:

  • Celebrate God’s goodness
  • Ask God for help
  • Leave your concerns with God
  • Meditate on good things

Stop letting anxiety rule the day. Join Max on the journey to true freedom and experience more peace, joy, clarity, physical renewal, and contentment by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Look for additional inspirational books and audio products from Max:

  • He Gets Us
  • Calm Moments for Anxious Days
  • Help Is Here

Top reviews from the United States

mesh
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book to understand where anxiety comes from
Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2024
Anxious for Nothing by Max Lucado provided valuable insight that applied to me in 2 different ways as to where my anxiety comes from. This book is a gem & was amazing & easy to read. I’ll cite the 2 areas in my review in hopes it allows you to realize the value in owning this book. I realized through therapy I’m a control freak. If things are not within my control I don’t know what to do besides get anxious. Mr. Lucado describes this topic in a simple but understanding way in hopes the reader can benefit by reading how to relinquish the mindset of needing to have everything in your control. He actually explains this is the most common reason why people have anxiety. We can’t control everything therefore we become anxious about the particular thing & it stirs up anxiety in general. Most things we may fear in our thoughts of having control of things actually don’t even occur. The second piece is unresolved guilt. This resonates with me. The guilt we can’t let go of from the past can create anxiety on a daily basis which becomes disabling. He thoroughly explains these 2 scenarios & ways to break free from them. He makes references to scriptures throughout the entire book which is very uplifting. This book is full of resources of how to actually be anxious for nothing. It’s easier said than done but reading this book can be the starting point. I enjoyed it so much I purchased the Audible version. It’s a joy to listen to. I own many books by Max Lucado. This is one of my favorites. The price is low & the knowledge gained is huge. I highly recommend!
MJ
5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Read
Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2024
Our church was doing a series on mental health and this book was a giveaway. I didn’t win, but immediately purchased one. I have since sent 2 copies to friends and ordered 5 more for another giveaway at church. This book speaks right from the Bible, is an easy read, and truly helps you to rethink stress and anxiety. I would recommend this to anyone! .
RLE
5.0 out of 5 stars Another good book!
Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2024
Max Lucado is such a talented writer. He weaves scripture, and personal life together to guide you through his books. Always faith based. His self reflections are real and transparant and his wonderful sense of humor puts you at ease. I enjoyed this book.
Lee
5.0 out of 5 stars Book
Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2024
This is a really great book we are using it in a book club Bible study class and it’s great for learning
Nicole Mella
4.0 out of 5 stars Good read
Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2024
Good read but hadn't realized that each chapter of the book had a study section on the back of the book. Wished that it were placed after each chapter instead of the end of the book
Amazon Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book for bible study
Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2024
A group of women and myself have been doing a bible study of this book and love it! In the world we live in today anxiety is something we face daily. This book was able to put things into great perspective and has been of great value to us.
Amazon Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars Good book
Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2024
Love this book on anxiety. Loved the scripture used and how it broke it apart. I really feel like I understand this scripture better. Loved the personal stories to illustrate the points in the book.
Kristin B.
5.0 out of 5 stars Essential Reading for Those Who Struggle with Anxiety
Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2017
I've been struggling with anxiety for a long time. Over the past year or so, I've turned more to religion to help me with everything in life because I get so much more from living life this way than anything else. I love to read and occasionally browse through some of the new releases and best sellers in Christian and Inspiration books. I saw this one and it looked like exactly what I needed to read. Since some of my friends like to read the same books I do, I opted to buy the hardcover version since I find some books more enjoyable to read in that format and they are so easy and convenient to lend out to others!

Anxious for Nothing is an 11-chapter book written to help you achieve a sense of calm while battling anxiety. It is mostly centered around Philippians 4:4-8, which contains the "most underlined passage in the Bible" and provides the "be anxious for nothing" theme in this book. These verses are mentioned many times and interpreted and analyzed for us to apply in our daily lives. A number of other verses are mentioned as well which help to support Max Lucado's writing. There are some facts included about anxiety and the "meat" of the book mostly discusses how you can turn to God with your anxiety.

In addition to the 11 chapters, there are questions for reflection for each chapter. The first section of the reflection questions is "Confront the Chaos," which asks questions to help you define, identify, and ponder some of the ideas discussed in the book. Next is "Choose Calm," which is more of an analysis and critical thinking section. These questions prompt you to dig deep. The final section is "Meditation," which is generally a prayer to sum up what you've just reflected upon. The final section of the book contains all of the Scriptures broken down by the chapters in the book and where they are located in the book. They also show which translation of the Bible was used.The book has a total of 222 pages.

I had been reading a different book when a friend shared that she was reading this book. I already had purchased it and decided to abandon the other book in favor of this one. I'm so glad I did! I haven't yet done the reflection questions although I've read some of the Scriptures at the back of the book. I took about three days to read the 11 chapters since I also took notes and wanted to ponder what I'd read. I felt like this book was speaking to me because I could relate to much of what was in it. I actually felt more calm while I was reading it because it's written with a calming tone, which I really enjoyed.

The other thing I really liked about this book is that I had participated in a Bible study this past summer that was based on the first chapter of Philippians. We also referred to other chapters in Philippians so I already knew the background of Paul's circumstances and how he was content with them. That experience allowed me to achieve a deeper understanding of finding calm during bouts of anxiety so I would recommend at least familiarizing yourself with Philippians at some point.

I've only read this book one time and I already gathered some knowledge and wisdom to use when I start to get anxious. I'm glad I bought this book because I will be going back through it many more times to do the reflection questions and to just study it again. I'm also considering getting  Anxious for Nothing Study Guide: Finding Calm in a Chaotic World . In addition to this book, I bought  Less Fret, More Faith: An 11-Week Action Plan to Overcome Anxiety  in hopes that will help as well. I have a friend who already wants to borrow this book and others who are very interested in it as well! If you struggle with anxiety and want a Christian-based book to read, I very highly recommend this one. I'm glad I bought it because I will read it many times and, if you are like me, you will probably want your own copy too. I really enjoyed Max Lucado's writing and plan to check out some of his other books!
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Kristin B.
5.0 out of 5 stars Essential Reading for Those Who Struggle with Anxiety
Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2017
I've been struggling with anxiety for a long time. Over the past year or so, I've turned more to religion to help me with everything in life because I get so much more from living life this way than anything else. I love to read and occasionally browse through some of the new releases and best sellers in Christian and Inspiration books. I saw this one and it looked like exactly what I needed to read. Since some of my friends like to read the same books I do, I opted to buy the hardcover version since I find some books more enjoyable to read in that format and they are so easy and convenient to lend out to others!

Anxious for Nothing is an 11-chapter book written to help you achieve a sense of calm while battling anxiety. It is mostly centered around Philippians 4:4-8, which contains the "most underlined passage in the Bible" and provides the "be anxious for nothing" theme in this book. These verses are mentioned many times and interpreted and analyzed for us to apply in our daily lives. A number of other verses are mentioned as well which help to support Max Lucado's writing. There are some facts included about anxiety and the "meat" of the book mostly discusses how you can turn to God with your anxiety.

In addition to the 11 chapters, there are questions for reflection for each chapter. The first section of the reflection questions is "Confront the Chaos," which asks questions to help you define, identify, and ponder some of the ideas discussed in the book. Next is "Choose Calm," which is more of an analysis and critical thinking section. These questions prompt you to dig deep. The final section is "Meditation," which is generally a prayer to sum up what you've just reflected upon. The final section of the book contains all of the Scriptures broken down by the chapters in the book and where they are located in the book. They also show which translation of the Bible was used.The book has a total of 222 pages.

I had been reading a different book when a friend shared that she was reading this book. I already had purchased it and decided to abandon the other book in favor of this one. I'm so glad I did! I haven't yet done the reflection questions although I've read some of the Scriptures at the back of the book. I took about three days to read the 11 chapters since I also took notes and wanted to ponder what I'd read. I felt like this book was speaking to me because I could relate to much of what was in it. I actually felt more calm while I was reading it because it's written with a calming tone, which I really enjoyed.

The other thing I really liked about this book is that I had participated in a Bible study this past summer that was based on the first chapter of Philippians. We also referred to other chapters in Philippians so I already knew the background of Paul's circumstances and how he was content with them. That experience allowed me to achieve a deeper understanding of finding calm during bouts of anxiety so I would recommend at least familiarizing yourself with Philippians at some point.

I've only read this book one time and I already gathered some knowledge and wisdom to use when I start to get anxious. I'm glad I bought this book because I will be going back through it many more times to do the reflection questions and to just study it again. I'm also considering getting [[ASIN:0310087317 Anxious for Nothing Study Guide: Finding Calm in a Chaotic World]]. In addition to this book, I bought [[ASIN:1400207495 Less Fret, More Faith: An 11-Week Action Plan to Overcome Anxiety]] in hopes that will help as well. I have a friend who already wants to borrow this book and others who are very interested in it as well! If you struggle with anxiety and want a Christian-based book to read, I very highly recommend this one. I'm glad I bought it because I will read it many times and, if you are like me, you will probably want your own copy too. I really enjoyed Max Lucado's writing and plan to check out some of his other books!
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