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Required Reading
Before Day 2 Mark 5
Memory Verse
6 Don’t worry about anything, but in everything, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. —Philippians 4:6 CSB
Other Relevant Scriptures
Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.
—1 Peter 5:7 ESV
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid. —John 14:27 ESV
Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble. —Matthew 6:34 ESV
We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ, —2 Corinthians 10:5 ESV
I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world. —John 16:33 ESV
You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you. —Isaiah 26:3 ESV
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Day 1
Scripture Observations
4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! —Philippians 4:4 CSB
6 Don’t worry about anything, but in everything, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. —Philippians 4:6 CSB
8 Finally brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable—if there is any moral excellence and if there is anything praiseworthy—dwell on these things.
Reflection Questions
- Do you find it easy to choose joy every day? Why or why not?
- Do you trust God with your mental health? If so, how? If not, why not?
- Spend the remainder of this time writing down things in your life that are true, honorable, just, pure, lovely, commendable morally excellent or praiseworthy. How many things did you come up with?
Day 2
Scripture Observations
It’s okay to try
25 Now a woman suffering from bleeding for twelve years 26 had endured much under many doctors. She had spent everything she had and was not helped at all. On the contrary, she became worse. —Mark 5:25-26 CSB
We have HOPE for
28 For she said, “If I just touch his clothes, I’ll be made well.” 29 Instantly her flow of blood ceased, and she sensed in her body that she was healed of her affliction. —Mark 5:28-29 CSB
We should not suffer
13 Is anyone among you suffering? He should pray. Is anyone cheerful? He should sing praises. 14 Is anyone among you sick? He should call for the elders of the church, and they are to pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. 15 The prayer of faith will save the sick person, and the Lord will raise him up; if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven. 16 Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is very powerful in its effect. —James 5:13-16 CSB
Reflection Questions
How does considering stress, anxiety and depression as illnesses change the way you treat the issue?
Do you go to Jesus with your illnesses before or after you try physicians and medication? Why?
Do you believe Jesus is a greater healer than any earthly physician? Why or why not?
Day 3
Scripture Observations
God
casting all your cares on him, because he cares about you. —1 Peter 5:7 CSB
Be
Be sober-minded, be alert. Your adversary the devil is prowling around like a roaring lion, looking for anyone he can devour. —1 Peter 5:8 CSB
The enemy wants your
Be sober-minded, be alert. Your adversary the devil is prowling around like a roaring lion, looking for anyone he can devour. —1 Peter 5:8 CSB
You are not
Resist him, firm in the faith, knowing that the same kind of sufferings are being experienced by your fellow believers throughout the world. —1 Peter 5:9 CSB
Reflection Questions
Do you believe God cares for you? If so, what does that mean to you? If not, why not?
How can you attempt to be more “sober-minded”? How can you be more aware of the enemy’s attacks?
Do you know other believers who suffer in the same way you do? How do you all help each other resist the enemy?