Are you feeling anxious and fearful about the world around you? Perhaps you have experienced the loss of a loved one, are suffering from an unexpected illness, or are worried about finances or your job. Learning to seek comfort in God may not change your circumstances, but it can help you cope with your worries and fears in a healthy way.

Search the scriptures

The Bible is filled with scriptures that focus on God comforting his people in their greatest time of need. The book of Psalms is a great place to start reading, as it contains numerous verses about God being your refuge, your help, and your comforter. Memorizing scripture is helpful and will make it easy for you to recall a specific verse when you need it the most.

Seek out friends of faith

Seek out friends who are strong in their faith. Join a local Bible study group in person or online to surround yourself with others who are on the journey of faith. These friends will help you stay focused on God's comfort and will walk with you through difficult seasons of life.

Get involved in a local church

Visit local churches and attend several services at each one. Once you find a church you feel comfortable with, get involved by attending regularly. Attending church will provide you with fellowship with other believers, and you will learn about God's character traits, love, and comfort for his followers.

Listen to inspirational music  

Make a playlist consisting of uplifting inspirational music. Good praise and worship music will help you focus on the positive qualities of a relationship with God. You will experience his peace and comfort through the inspiring lyrics as you go about your day.

Read books about God and faith

Ask a friend or pastor what books they recommend for someone seeking comfort. There are many books and audiobooks that focus on comfort and address stress relief, anxiety, loss, depression, etc. Your local library or church library is a good resource for free books and can save you a lot of money.

Seeking comfort in God is the first step to feeling less anxious and fearful when your world is crumbling around you. Through studying the scriptures, being with friends of faith, visiting a local church, and listening to inspiring music, you can experience peace during life's storms. Learning to seek comfort in God is something you can use throughout the course of your life to handle any situation that comes your way.

If you're seeking comfort in God, consider reaching out to a local ecclesiastical leader.