Discussion Questions
ExpandWhen was the last time you didn’t feel anxious about anything? Why were you so worry-free?
When you’re stressed out, what’s your go-to method of relaxing?
Of the four anxiety-causing mistakes Pastor Tim mentioned—running ourselves into the ground, shutting people out, focusing on the negative, and forgetting God—which mistake do you struggle with most?
Are there times you have fallen into each of these mistakes?
Read 1 Kings 19:11-12. What do you think of God speaking in such a quiet and peaceful way? What does that tell you about God?
Why do you think God desires for us to be anxious for nothing?
How can you reassure someone else of God’s presence who may be feeling brokenhearted or overwhelmed?
What causes us to be anxious at some moments and not anxious other moments, when our outside circumstances haven't changed?
Is our anxiety directly tied to our current circumstances? How does our current life-situation affect our anxiety?
How can you encourage yourself to trust that God will carry you through every difficulty you face?
Next Steps:
Spend time in prayer this week and listen for the quiet voice of God. Trust that He is close by and will never leave you.
If you're not familiar with the basic Bible teachings, ask one of the church leaders about starting Bible studies.
If you haven’t yet, sign up to attend Discover Beltsville.
What is your Next Step?