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JOY IN DEFEATING WORRY John Alexander

Introduction

July 19/20

Worry is something we all face in this life. To some extent, there is a healthy amount of worry we can carry—regarding our performance at work or providing for our family—but worry can spiral out of control and quickly become unhealthy. Understanding how to manage and overcome worry is essential for our well-being.

Discussion Questions 1.

We all have stresses that cause worry in our life, but after the season passes, we often look back and realize how minor it actually was in the broad scheme of things. What is something that you’ve worried about in the past that you now see as trivial?

2. We shouldn’t bury our worry—especially if we’re afraid of what people might think. Read Proverbs 12:25. How does worry weigh you down? Who is the person you’ve turned to when worry begins to wreak havoc in your life? Share a time when worry was crippling, but someone encouraged you. 3. You can work on defeating worry by praying about everything, telling God what you need, and thanking him for what he has done. Which of these three components is easiest for you? Which is the most challenging? What is one way that you can work on growing in this area? 4. The power that raised Christ from the dead is alive in every follower of Christ. In what way do you need to lean into this power to help you defeat worry this week?

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John said, “Don’t bury it. Work on it, and go defeat it. The battle may never end completely, but we are ultimately victorious because of Jesus.” What is your favorite weapon to use against worry in your life?

Commit to Memory Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you. 1 Peter 5:7

KEY SCRIPTURE Proverbs 12:25

Philippians 4:9

Worry weighs a person down.

Keep putting into practice all you learned and received from me—everything you heard from me and saw me doing. Then, the God of peace will be with you.

1 Peter 5:7 Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you.

2 Corinthians 11:30 If I must boast, I would rather boast about the things that show how weak I am.

Philippians 4:6-7 Do not be anxious about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.

Matthew 6:25 Don’t worry about everyday life—whether you have enough food and drink, or enough clothes to wear. Isn’t life more than food, and your body more than clothing?

Matthew 6:31-33 So don’t worry about these things, saying “What will we eat? What will we drink?” These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers, but your heavenly Father already knows all your needs. Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.