Religion & Spirituality
Outline: How to deal with anxiety and fear? Replace worry with prayer! Accompany prayer with thanksgiving! Remember the promises of a truth-telling father! The result: Your heart will be guarded… By the sounding of alarm – be focused! By the weapon of trust in God’s goodness! Questions: 1. Did the Holy Spirit speak to you about anything today? 2. What is worry? What do you think about this definition: Worry is the preoccupation of life without taking God’s constant love and power into consideration. 3. Do you tend to worry? What about? What exceptions do you make for your worries? How does Augustine’s thought about anxieties stemming from our own idols fit in with what you worry about? 4. What happens when you bathe your prayers in thanksgiving? 5. How have you experienced your mind being your worst enemy when it comes to worry? 6. Have you experienced transcending peace? How would you describe it?