Leaning on God's word during anxious times is one of the best things you can do as a student.
Talking Points:
- Top Verses about anxiety:
- Isaiah 41:10 Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.
- Philippians 4:6-7 Don’t worry 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.
- John 14:27 I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid.
- Matthew 6:33-34 Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need. So don’t worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today’s trouble is enough for today.
- Psalm 55:22 Give your burdens to the Lord, and he will take care of you. He will not permit the godly to slip and fall.
Discussion:
- Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- What are things that make you feel anxious? Why do you think these things, in particular, affect you?
- Why do you think God allows us to sometimes experience anxiety?
- Read each passage above and highlight the main ideas from each one. Which of these verses resonates most with you? Why?
- What other verses do you turn to in times of anxiety? Share a few and how they have helped you.
- Why is it so important to turn to the Bible when you are feeling overwhelmed?
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
