Dr. Winfred Neely - How to Overcome Worry: Experiencing the Peace of God in Every Situation

In a world filled with so much stress, fear, violence, and uncertaintyis it really possible to be anxious for nothing? Dr. Neely tackles head-on why these words arent meant for someone else or another more peaceful time. He shows through great stories and biblical insights how Gods Word is exactly what you and I need to face up to worry and feartodayand how you can even put an unshakable foundation under your life story, even in a world thats shaking apart. Its quick to read, filled with hope and I get that examples. You need this book, like I did, to move fear for all that could happen to our children and country and world back into Gods hands and put peace back into our hearts, today.

JOHN TRENT, PHD

Gary D. Chapman Chair of Marriage and Family Ministry and Therapy, Moody Theological Seminary

Worry is a relentless adversary. Thank you Winfred Neely for giving us sage, transferable wisdom in overcoming worry. This book is a treasure. It is practical, engaging, and, most important, it is anchored in the truth of Gods Word.

DR. CRAWFORD W. LORITTS, JR.

Author, Speaker, Radio Host Senior Pastor, Fellowship Bible Church

Worry is endemic. Yes, we do have a lot of things to worry about in our world today. Neely, in his inimitable pastoral style, puts our hearts to rest as he points us to our God, our fortress, our solid rock. This work is biblically sound, theologically astute, practically helpful, and spiritually warm. Dont worry read Neely!

ABRAHAM KURUVILLA, THM, MD, PHD

Research Professor of Pastoral Ministries, Dallas Theological Seminary

Worry is like a flea on the back of a dogits not welcome but it attaches itself to any willing carrier. We are all well practiced in worry. We are not well rehearsed in overcoming worry. Neelys book provides the biblical information and practical advice to experience the peace of God in these trying times. I commend it to you. Start reading and stop worrying.

J. PAUL NYQUIST, PHD

President of Moody Bible Institute

This book focuses on one of the most important biblical passages that deal with worry. Winfred Neely provides solid biblical insight, practical wisdom, and pastoral sensitivity as he explores and applies how believers can wrestle with and win over worry.

SCOTT M. GIBSON, DPHIL

Haddon W. Robinson Professor of Preaching and Ministry, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary

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I dedicate this book to Stephne Elaine Neely, my wife of forty years and my best friend. She is a woman of God, a wonderful mother, a mentor of women and men, and one of the most courageous women I know. I would not be the man I am today without her redemptive influence in my life! I am grateful to her for walking with me through the anxious moments and seasons of the last four decades.

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They reeled and staggered like a drunken man, and were at their wits end. Then they cried to the LORD in their trouble, and He brought them out of their distresses. He caused the storm to be still, so that the waves of the sea were hushed.

PSALM 107:2729

I can remember a scene from my youth: My mother is the center of attention, sitting at our kitchen table with her head slightly bowed. I am standing at the head of the table, listening to her. I cannot recall the circumstances or the problem, but I still remember my mothers words: I am worried. The tone of her voice, the deep lines in her face, and the slump in her shoulders all testified to the depth of her anxiety.

Something was bothering her. And I didnt like it! It didnt seem fair to me that she should have to encounter the troubled waters of worry. After all, she held my childhood universe together. She was radiant with compassion, kindness, and consideration for others. Against the background of her caring nature, emotional stability, and winsome personality, these symptoms of excess worry stood out in bold relief.