Break the ice
What is something you were scared of as a little kid that you laugh about being scared of now?
Small group questions
- What things today do you think people are anxious about? Why?
- Read 2 Timothy 1:7. What does this verse teach us about anxiety?
7For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.
3. Read 2 Corinthians 10:5. What do you think it means to “take every thought captive?”
5We destroy every proud obstacle that keeps people from knowing God. We capture their rebellious thoughts and teach them to obey Christ.
4. Read Philippians 4:6. What, according to these verses, is the “prescription” to worry? What does God promise instead of worry?
6Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.
- On a scale of one to ten, one being “no care in the world” and 10 being “overcome with anxiousness” where are you today? Why?
- Have you ever experienced peace in the middle of anxiety? What happened and why?
- We talked about several ways to fight against our anxiety when it comes: knowing what is at the center of our anxiety (for example fear of rejection, fear of loss, or fear of failing), praying, taking control of our thoughts, and asking for help. Which of these do you want to work on now? How will you take steps to do that this week?
Moving forward
The most important thing we can do in the middle of our anxiety is to pray. When we pray, God promises peace. Take time right now to pray for each other. Share with each other some things that you are anxious about right now and then pray. Pray for each of the situations mentioned and for situations that were not mentioned. Ask God to bring each one of you His peace in the middle of whatever you are going through right now.
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