<p>Turning to the Lord in repentance and prayer is a key way we can uproot that kernel of discontent and envy, and replace it with the perfect peace of Christ. </p>
<p>Cain’s feigned ignorance in his “I don’t know” was a direct lie, but then his challenge to God took the matter one step further. By asking “am I my brother’s keeper?” Cain exhibited indifference to the role of compassionate and caring shepherd God has already given to humanity.</p>
<p>If you are in a time of sorrow or suffering, or if you feel you just cannot come up with the right words to express what you are feeling deep in your heart, perhaps a reading of these will help you understand how to verbalize the cries of your heart.</p>
<p>In short, it is a warning that we are never to ignore God’s truth. We are to hold tight to the Word given to us by the Lord and follow Him despite the temptations and other messages surrounding us in the world today. </p>
<p>It is important to understand anxiety is not a sin, nor is it someone’s “fault.” It is also not evidence of lack of faith. Plenty of faith-filled Christian believers experience anxiety.</p>