Methodology: Suggestions to Make to a Counselee Experiencing Anxiety Determine to obey God: God commands us not to be anxious (Phil. 4:6). Pray (Phil. 4:6): God told Daniel not to fear because God had heard his prayer from the time he first started praying, and he would answer (Dan. 10:12). Realize that God can keep our minds safe as we obey him (Phil. 4:7). Meditate on positive thoughts (Phil. 4:8): We have often encouraged people who catch themselves worrying to say, “Stop, relax; anxiety is a