Verses
Verses
Part 4
11/09/14
Part 4
11/09/14
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e live in an age of fear, worry, stress, and anxiety. Our society is
afflicted by many phobias and maladies. Despite being among
the most prosperous people in the world and across history, we
are depressed, stressed, anxiety-ridden, and have a host of psychological
issues. This is not how God has called us to live. Read Philippians 4:6 and
consider the points below.
e live in an age of fear, worry, stress, and anxiety. Our society is
afflicted by many phobias and maladies. Despite being among
the most prosperous people in the world and across history, we
are depressed, stressed, anxiety-ridden, and have a host of psychological
issues. This is not how God has called us to live. Read Philippians 4:6 and
consider the points below.
What is worry and what does it do?
What is worry and what does it do?
Worry is being pre-occupied with issues rather than being focused on
God. Worry hinders our walk with God, can open the door to sin, robs us of
our joy and power, and can lead to physical distress and illnesses.
Worry is being pre-occupied with issues rather than being focused on
God. Worry hinders our walk with God, can open the door to sin, robs us of
our joy and power, and can lead to physical distress and illnesses.
Why do we worry so much, especially over trivial matters?
Why do we worry so much, especially over trivial matters?
Why does worry have such a negative impact on us?
Why does worry have such a negative impact on us?
How to do deal with worry - Prayer
How to do deal with worry - Prayer
Although it can sound trite, prayer is our most effective tactic against
worry. There are different kinds of prayers (concession, praise, etc.); to
combat worry we need a prayer of release. We need to let go of the issues
that are bothering us and turn them over to God.
Although it can sound trite, prayer is our most effective tactic against
worry. There are different kinds of prayers (concession, praise, etc.); to
combat worry we need a prayer of release. We need to let go of the issues
that are bothering us and turn them over to God.
Why is it difficult to release worries to God?
Why is it difficult to release worries to God?
Does releasing a worry to God mean we can lay around on our couch and do
nothing?
Does releasing a worry to God mean we can lay around on our couch and do
nothing?
How to deal with worry - Thanksgiving
How to deal with worry - Thanksgiving
Along with prayer, giving thanks to God is another way to deal with
worry. Giving thanks to God puts the focus back on Him rather than
ourselves. Giving thanks can help to remind us that God has been there for
us in the past and have confidence He will be there for us today.
Along with prayer, giving thanks to God is another way to deal with
worry. Giving thanks to God puts the focus back on Him rather than
ourselves. Giving thanks can help to remind us that God has been there for
us in the past and have confidence He will be there for us today.
What are some problems God has delivered you from in the past?
What are some problems God has delivered you from in the past?
What are some ways you can train yourself to pray and give thanks?
What are some ways you can train yourself to pray and give thanks?
Philippians 4:6
Philippians 4:6
What is worry?
What is worry?
What worry does:
What worry does:
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Hinders our walk with God
Opens the door to sin
Harms us ________________________________
Robs our _____________ and _______________
“Our anxiety does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow. It empties today of its
strength.” Corrie ten Boom
Hinders our walk with God
Opens the door to sin
Harms us ________________________________
Robs our _____________ and _______________
“Our anxiety does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow. It empties today of its
strength.” Corrie ten Boom
How to handle worry:
How to handle worry:
1. ______________________________
 Different kinds of prayer: ____________________________
 This is the prayer of _________________________________
 1 Peter 5:7
 Psalm 37:5
2. ______________________________
 “eucharisto.” Literally, “__________________________”
 Thanking God does several things:
1. Delivers us from ______________________________
2. Reminds us of past deliverance
3. Restores ____________________________________
1. ______________________________
 Different kinds of prayer: ____________________________
 This is the prayer of _________________________________
 1 Peter 5:7
 Psalm 37:5
2. ______________________________
 “eucharisto.” Literally, “__________________________”
 Thanking God does several things:
1. Delivers us from ______________________________
2. Reminds us of past deliverance
3. Restores ____________________________________