Worry + Anxiety

Teaching Notes

Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Come near to God and he will come near to you.

James 4:7-8

Sobering Stats

  • Worry and anxiety are Westsiders’ #1 struggle (45%)

  • 32.3% of all U.S. adults suffer from anxiety & depression symptoms

  • 50% of young adults (ages 18-24)

  • Anxiety and depression has jumped 25% since the pandemic

  • Anxiety is now the #1 issue for women and #2 for men


When my anxious thoughts multiply within me, your consolation delights my soul.

Psalm 94:19

Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.

Matthew 6:34

The Four Buckets

  1. Situational (life)

  2. Spiritual (soul)

  3. Medical (body)

  4. Clinical (mind)


You are allowed to be as
human as Jesus.

And being in anguish, he prayed more earnestly, and his sweat was like drops of blood falling to the ground.

Luke 22:44

Take your anxieties head on.

Invite the Lord into them.

Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.

1 Peter 5:6-7

Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts.

Psalm 139:23

Let yourself be held.

Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.

Colossians 3:15-16


When my anxious thoughts multiply within me, your
consolation delights my soul.

Psalm 94:19


Setlist

WFC Lenexa + WFC Anywhere
House of The Lord- Phil Wickham
See A Victory- Elevation Worship
Fear Is Not My Future- Maverick City
God Of Revival- Bethel Music

WFC Speedway
I Thank God- Maverick City
Worthy of It All- CeCe Winans
Firm Foundation- Maverick City
Gratitude- Brandon Lake

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