Philippians 4:6

Stress is an immediate reaction to a known external trigger.

Anxiety is a persistent internal state of excessive worry or fear.

3 Roots of Anxiety

1. Sin

Psalms 32:3 When I kept silent, my bones grew old Through my groaning all day long.

2. Spiritual Roots

Everything natural has its roots in the spirit.

3. Situational

2 Corinthians 1:8 For we do not want you to be ignorant brethren, of our trouble which came to us in Asia; that we were burdened beyond measure, above strength, so that we despaired even of life.

Luke 12:22, 29 Therefore I say to you, do not worry about life, what you will eat; nor about the body, what you will put on. 29, and do not seek what you should eat or what you should drink, nor have an anxious mind.

Reasons for Anxiety

1. Information Overload

Proverbs 12:25 Anxiety in the heart of man causes depression, but a good word makes it glad.

Depression = weighed down

Technology

2. Comparing

3. Lack of Community

What Should We Then Do?

1. Limit Negative Info

Control your info. You can have self-control. Stop information overload.

Increase good words: Preaching of God’s word. Prophetic words. Belong Groups.

Psalms 119:11 Your word I have hidden in my heart, that I might not sin against you.

2. Pursue the Kingdom of God

Matthew 6:33 Seek the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all the other things shall be added.

3. Know God Cares

Philippians 4:6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your request be made known to God.

 Your prayers attack thoughts. God takes over!