Philippians 4:4-6 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your
gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything
In 2019, TWO out of THREE Americans said they were anxious or extremely
anxious.
91% of high school and college students report consistent and significant levels
of ANXIETY associated with stress.
Anxiety isn’t SIN, it is a SIGNAL.
1. It’s time to PRAY.
2 Chronicles 20:3 NLT Jehoshaphat was terrified by this news and begged the LORD for
guidance. He also ordered everyone in Judah to begin fasting.
2 Chronicles 20:6,9 LORD, the God of our ancestors, are you not the God who is in heaven?
You rule over all the kingdoms of the nations. Power and might are in your hand, and no
one can withstand you. ... 9 ‘If calamity comes upon us, whether the sword of judgment, or
plague or famine, we will stand in your presence before this temple that bears your Name
and will cry out to you in our distress, and you will hear us and save us.’
“It has been found that 12 MINUTES of daily focused prayer over an 8-week period
can change the brain to such an extent that it can be measured on a brain scan.”
—Dr. Caroline Leaf
Not only does prayer touch the HEART of God, but prayer changes the
CHEMISTRY of your brain.
merimnao: DWELLING or PONDERING on fearful or anxious thoughts
2 Chronicles 20:12 For we have no power to face this vast army that is attacking us. We do
not know what to do, but our eyes are on you.
I Peter 5:7 Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
If it's on your MIND, it's on His HEART.
2. It’s time to PAUSE.
2 Chronicles 20:12-13 “We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on you.” All the men
of Judah, with their wives and children and little ones, stood there before the LORD.
Psalm 46:10 …Be still, and know that I am God.
2 Chronicles 20:15,17 Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army. For the
battle is not yours, but God’s. 17 Go out to face them tomorrow, and the LORD will be with
you.
3. It’s time to PRAISE.
2 Chronicles 20:29-30 The fear of God came on all the surrounding kingdoms when they
heard how the LORD had fought against the enemies of Israel. And the kingdom of
Jehoshaphat was at peace, for his God had given him rest on every side.
Philippians 4:6-7 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and
petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which
transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
