Stretched Thin: Feeling Anxious?

Feeling Anxious?

Stretched Thin

March 27, 2022

Dr. Clayton Chisum

Anxiety is a “feeling of fear or uneasiness.” It is a normal part of life.

Anxiety is often

It is a part of living in a broken world.

2 Corinthians 3:17 (NLT)

Mark 4:37-40 (NLT)

Anxiety is not the root of our issues, there is something else going on causing it.

1. Anxiety is our

The problem is that we want control, but we feel overwhelmed and under-resourced when we realize we can’t control everything. But, God has it under control!

Matthew 6:25-33 (NLT)

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When we worry, we’re putting our faith in ourselves and saying we don’t trust God. That becomes sinful.

Putting God first is for anxiety

2. Anxiety can come from

Anxiety can come from the others

1 Corinthians 7:32-33 (ESV)

Anxiety can come from outside

3. Anxiety is often not a choice… but is

Your response can be both biblical and practical…

Philippians 4:6-7 (NLT)

Shed your burdens, your worries, your fears. Turn it over to Him in prayer.

Psalm 55:22 (NLT)

We may not be able to prevent anxious thoughts, but we can practice the right response.

Anxiety isn’t a war you get to . It’s a battle you have to . Don’t give up!

Colossians 4:2 (NLT)