Key Scriptures
Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. 1 Peter 5:7-8
Start talking. Find a conversation starter for your group.
- Mark Twain said, “I've suffered a great many catastrophes in life. Most of them never happened.”
- How many times have your worst fears about a situation come to pass?
- Why do you think we naturally tend to worry or be anxious?
Start thinking. Ask a question to get your group thinking.
- What is one thing you always seem to worry about the most; Health, finances, relationships?
- How much is worry and anxiety changing you or for that matter changing your circumstances?
Start sharing. Choose a question to create openness.
- Do you have a hard time praying when you are worried?
- What did you learn about God?
- What did you learn about mankind?
- What will you do differently today as a result of these verses?
Start praying. Be bold and pray with power.
“Dear Heavenly Father, I confess that at times I tend to worry and become anxious. I can be afraid because I don’t know how things are going to work out for me. Today, I choose to focus on your goodness and faithfulness and I remind myself of how You have always come through for me. I choose to be thankful, I choose to lay down my worries and fears at your feet and put my trust in You, amen!”
Start doing. Commit to a step and live it out this week.
- Return to daily Bible reading and prayer. Be consistent in resisting worry and anxiety through prayer and thankfulness.
- For the next month write three things you are thankful for each day.