Anxious for Nothing (Young Readers Edition): Living Above Anxiety and Loneliness

by Max Lucado, Andrea Lucado (With)

Overview

Our kids are under tremendous stress and pressure, with a rapidly changing culture demanding more and more from them. More attention, more screens, more intensity, more fear. Anxious for Nothing helps young people overcome the anxiety and pressures of today's world and come to a deeper understanding of God's loving presence as promised in Philippians 4:6-7, drawing on content from Max Lucado’s bestselling book of the same name.

In this chaotic age of social media, packed schedules, and an increasing awareness of the world's problems, it's normal for kids to feel overwhelmed sometimes. But the good news of the gospel has not changed. This encouraging book will help tweens and teens take control of their feelings, develop emotional understanding, and choose to focus on God's truth.

This much-needed book adapts content from You Are Not Alone and Anxious for Nothing. With the warmth and authenticity that has made him a beloved pastor and writer, Max Lucado offers middle graders and tweens

• biblical hope and powerful strategies to help them flourish amidst struggles
• encouragement that God is near, He cares, and He listens
• truths and affirmations to claim for themselves in difficult moments
• practical ways to work through their worries and rely on God's faithfulness

This special edition of Anxious for Nothing also includes:

• a note to kids from author Max Lucado
• application questions, journal prompts, and activities that guide kids in Christ-focused mindfulness
• callouts and infographics featuring relevant Bible verses, and take-aways
• sidebars addressing technology-related stress

Practical, motivating, and biblically grounded, Anxious for Nothing (Young Readers Edition) is a timely book for kids who feel overwhelmed, lonely, or anxious, or who simply want to experience God's abundant joy and peace. Perfect for youth groups and Bible studies, young readers can experience the calm and reassurance of God, whether on the go or relaxing at home, with this adaptation of a beloved Christian classic.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781400229543
Publisher:	Nelson, Tommy
Publication date:	07/13/2021
Pages:	192
Sales rank:	134,492
Product dimensions:	5.40(w) x 8.30(h) x 0.60(d)
Lexile:	670L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

About the Author

Since entering the ministry in 1978, Max Lucado has served churches in Miami, Florida; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; and San Antonio, Texas. He currently serves as the teaching minister of Oak Hills Church in San Antonio. He is the recipient of the 2021 ECPA Pinnacle Award for his outstanding contribution to the publishing industry and society at large. He is America's bestselling inspirational author with more than 150 million products in print.

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The Max Lucado Encouraging Word Podcast

Andrea Lucado is a freelance writer based in Austin, Texas. She is the author of English Lessons: The Crooked Path of Growing Toward Faith. Before taking on writing full time, she worked in the Christian publishing industry as a book publicist. She has a master’s degree in English literature from Oxford-Brookes University and contributes regularly to online and print publications such as Relevant magazine and She Reads Truth. When she is not conducting interviews or writing stories, you can find her laughing with friends at a coffee shop or running in the Texas hill country.

Table of Contents

Introduction xi

Chapter 1 The Cloud of Anxiety 1

Section 1 Celebrate God's Goodness 17

Chapter 2 Tent of Faith 19

Chapter 3 Celebrate God's Mercy 33

Chapter 4 Be Full of Joy A/ways 47

Section 2 Ask God for Help 59

Chapter 5 Contagious Calm 61

Chapter 6 Prayer, Not Despair 75

Section 3 Look on the Bright Side 87

Chapter 7 Say "Thank You" 89

Chapter 8 Perfect Peace 101

Section 4 Think About Good Things 115

Chapter 9 Think About What You Think About 117

Chapter 10 Cling to Christ 129

Chapter 11 C.A.L.M. 145

Note from the Author 155

Sources 159

Resources 165

Acknowledgments 169