I loved this book. As I have come to know with MacArthur’s books, it is very well written, researched and heavily thought out. He is clear and easy to understand as well as thorough in content. I found this book to be very convicting and helpful. God has really spoken to me through this work and I know it is one I will reread and reference for years to come. There isn’t really much more that I can say about this book except that I think every Christian should read it. ( )

"Casting all your cares upon Him," (1 Peter 5:7) "Do not worry about your life" (Matt.6:25)--it is sad that so many of us still respond to life's trials and circumstances this way.
I agree we need to cast our worries but we as humans don't always remember to do so. How can I remember to not worry about things when I can't remember my car keys half the time? I also have another huge difference in opinion with one of his philosophies. He basically discredits the possibility that anxiety disorders are truly brain related and instead feels that they arise from sin. What a horrible thing to tell a Christian who truly has a brain imbalance that has been scientifically researched. I have seen someone who is mentally unbalanced and through medication is fine first hand so again I really disagree. John MacArthur has a very unique way of dealing with putting priorities in order and soothing the places that hurts your heart. I would not recommend this read to a beginner. ( )

I'm not a huge MacArthur fan. He tends to lean too heavily on the authority of Scripture and draws very little from human experience, new developments, or practicality. There didn't seem to be anything new I gleaned from this book. As a Christian, I already know I'm not supposed to worry or be anxious... I know worrying is a sin... I know we are supposed to pray... and cast our worries upon Christ... trust God... and be content in all circumstances. I already know these things. I know what Scripture teaches about worrying and anxiety both in the Psalms and the New Testament. It would have been nice if more practical things were offered in this book besides an abundance of Scripture verses and a lecture about what we're supposed to be like. Dismissing all of psychology certainly doesn't help too. Does MacArthur dismiss all of science and medical technology? I could have saved myself $15 and simply read my Bible. But, unfortunately, I need more than just Scripture verses and this book fails to provide more. ( )

Michael Comments:
If we put our faith in the Lord then we should n't be discontent. There are so many times I backslide though and become discontent. The bible is full of messages from the Lord that tells us not to live in fear or be discontent but to rest our faith in the Lord knowing he will take care of us. Sure, there will be adversity in our lifes at times but we've got to remember that the Lord is always there for those that believe in him and rest their faith in him and his sovereign power.
Php 4:6
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. ( )