
JOY OVER ANXIETY
Philippians 4:4-9
When you pray about everything you’ll be anxious for nothing. (6-7)
Two commands:
Stop worrying
Start Praying
Two promises:
Supernatural peace
Sustaining peace
Think more about what matters and less about what is the matter.(8)
Living a life for God invites the peace of God.(9)
GROUP / FAMILY DISCUSSION
1. Do you think there is a difference between worry and anxiety? Explain
2. Describe a time when you were extremely anxious? What were the circumstances that caused the anxiety? How did you attempt to deal with it?
3. Read Matthew 6:25-34. What is the context of this passage?
4. Matt. 6:31 states “therefore do not be anxious.” What truth in the preceding verses lead to the statement to not be anxious?
5. In what ways can we practically “seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness?”
6. What will you do this week to increase the peace of God in your life?
7. How can we pray for you?
Pray together.
WEEKLY MEMORY VERSE
Philippians 4:6
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.