Dr. Mark E. Shaw teaches on Philippians 4:4-14 which says "Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. 5 Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; 6 do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. 8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. 9 What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you.I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at length you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned for me, but you had no opportunity. 11 Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. 12 I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. 13 I can do all things through him who strengthens me. 14 Yet it was kind of you to share my trouble." ESV [1]
Mention of Tom Webb, ACBC certified biblical counselor in Knoxville, TN, to whom Dr. Shaw gives thanks for one of the teaching points.
How does lack of gratitude breed anxiety?
Shout out to Phil Moser also who teaches about gratitude in his work entitled, Safe in the Storm: Biblical Strategies for Overcoming Anxiety https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzPG54RJ4ko is a link to Moser's video trailer.
How important is gratitude and a thankful heart in the struggle against an addictive lifestyle? How can this teaching be central in addictions biblical counseling?
For help in locating an Addictions Biblical counselor https://www.theaddictionconnection.org/people/
For help in locating a genuinely biblical residential addictions ministry with a focus on the Gospel of Jesus Christ https://www.theaddictionconnection.org/residential-programs/
3:55 What does verse 5 mean in relationship to anxiety?
4:45 Is it hard to be content when we are abounding?
1 Peter 5:6-8 "Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour." ESV
Dr. Mark E Shaw is the Founder of The Addiction Connection and leads an international team of Commissioned Addictions Biblical Counselors (CABC) who are leading the way in offering the Hope of the Gospel for the Heart of Addiction.
[1] Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. May not copy or download more than 500 consecutive verses of the ESV Bible or more than one half of any book of the ESV Bible.
