READ: Philippians 4:6 “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus”.
TALK NOTES:
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
What do you think it means to “not be anxious about anything”? How can this be practically applied in daily life?
How does prayer, petition, and thanksgiving help shift our focus from anxiety to trust in God?
The passage promises the “peace of God, which transcends all understanding.” Can you recall a time in your life when you experienced peace despite difficult circumstances? What did that look like for you?
What does it mean for God’s peace to “guard your hearts and minds”? How does this affect the way we think and respond to challenges?
How can gratitude play a role in overcoming anxiety? What are some practical ways to cultivate a habit of thanksgiving in the midst of worry?
FOR FURTHER STUDY
The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness by Jonathan Haidt
The Autobiography of George Muller
For your children: The George Muller Story DVD