Screwtape's 6th Letter: An antidote for anxiety...

As Wormwood's patient prepares for the possibility of going to war, Screwtape narrows in on one of the best tools at their disposal: fear. In short, Screwtape thinks that the more we focus on WHAT we're afraid of, the more we forget that God wants to help us with the fear ITSELF. So how can we fight back? How should we pray when we're afraid? Turning this letter on its head might give us a few ideas...Mentioned in this episode: Try Softer by Aundi Kolber https://www.amazon.co.uk/Try-Softer-Aundi-Kolber/dp/1496439651You can join Book Club at ⁠⁠magiclikethis.substack.com⁠⁠Hang out with us on Instagram at ⁠⁠@magiclikethispodcast This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit magiclikethis.substack.com/subscribe

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