Learn five tips that can help you manage anxiety in your life.

Talking Points:

  • Tip #1: Quit over-stimulating your brain. With technology, we’re constantly confronted with the news or feeling pressure from social media. 
  • Tip #2: Build a rhythm of solitude. Get out in nature to find peace and make room for prayer and Bible reading. Mark 1:35
  • Tip #3: Let go of control. Anxiety is about fear of the future but God tells us not to worry about tomorrow. Philippians 4:6-7, Matthew 6:31-33
  • Tip #4: Deal with a lingering sin. If we’re in bondage to something, we need to bring it to God and repent. 1 John 1:9
  • Tip #5: Take advantage of God’s natural remedies. God has provided natural herbs that are meant to help us so use them!
Discussion:
  1. Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
  2. How are you over-stimulating yourself with technology? How have you seen that impact you emotionally?
  3. Read Mark 1:35. Jesus needed solitude. How can making room for prayer and Bible reading help you to slow down and focus?
  4. Read Philippians 4:6-7 and Matthew 6:31-33. What do these verses tell us not to do? What should we do instead? How have you seen God provide for you in your life?
  5. Read 1 John 1:9. Why is it important to deal with sin? What struggles do you need to bring before God?
  6. How familiar are you with natural herbs? How can you learn more about herbal remedies?
  7. Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?