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Hope For Mental Health - Part 4 - Hope for My Anxious Mind

Hope For Mental Health - Part 4 - Hope for My Anxious Mind

Hope For Mental Health Part 4 - Hope for My Anxious Mind

Locations & Times

Fairbanks Campus

2830 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK 99709, USA

Sunday 8:00 AM

Sunday 9:30 AM

Sunday 11:00 AM

Sunday 12:30 PM

Philippians 4:4-6a
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything…

In 2019, two out of three Americans said they were anxious or extremely anxious.

91% of high school and college students report consistent and significant levels of anxiety associated with stress.


BIG IDEA for TODAY: Anxiety isn’t a sin it’s a signal

ANXIETY IS A SIGNAL ALERTING US:
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It’s time to pray.


Jehoshaphat was terrified by this news and begged the Lord for guidance. He also ordered everyone in Judah to begin fasting. 2 Chr 20:3 NLT


2 Chronicles 20:6, 9
…“Lord, the God of our ancestors, are you not the God who is in heaven? You rule over all the kingdoms of the nations. Power and might are in your hand, and no one can withstand you...

‘If calamity comes upon us, whether the sword of judgment, or plague or famine, we will stand in your presence before this temple that bears your Name and will cry out to you in our distress, and you will hear us and save us.’


“It has been found that 12 minutes of daily focused prayer over an 8-week period can change the brain to such an extent that it can be measured on a brain scan.” Dr. Caroline Leaf


Not only does prayer touch the heart of God, but prayer changes the chemistry of your brain.


• merimnao = dwelling or pondering on fearful or anxious thoughts.


2 Chron 20:12
… For we have no power to face this vast army that is attacking us. We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on you.”


1 Peter 5:7
Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.


2. It’s time to pause.

2 Chronicles 20:12-13
…We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on you.” All the men of Judah, with their wives and children and little ones, stood there before the Lord.

Psalm 46:10
…Be still, and know that I am God.

2 Chronicles 20:15, 17
“‘…Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army. For the battle is not yours, but God’s. …Go out to face them tomorrow, and the Lord will be with you.’ ”

3. It’s time to praise.

2 Chron 20:29-30
The fear of God came on all the surrounding kingdoms when they heard how the Lord had fought against the enemies of Israel. And the kingdom of Jehoshaphat was at peace, for his God had given him rest on every side.

Philippians 4:4,6-7 NIV84
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!…. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, 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.