What if anxiety doesn’t have to be the soundtrack of your life—and peace is closer than you think?
In this message from the AnxioUS: Running on Empty series, we confront the quiet exhaustion so many of us carry into January: drained joy, restless minds, and phones that never stop demanding our attention. Rooted in Philippians 4:4–7, this teaching invites us into a countercultural truth: joy is possible, anxiety is optional, and peace is available in Jesus.
The message begins with a bold and embodied practice—a digital detox—creating space to refocus our attention on God and one another. From there, we explore Paul’s words written from prison, reminding us that joy isn’t a feeling tied to circumstances, but a decision anchored in the nearness of Christ. Through relatable illustrations—like phone batteries versus power sources, overflowing inboxes, and noise-canceling headphones—we see how prayer becomes the exchange point where anxiety is handed to God and peace takes its place.
This teaching doesn’t deny the reality of stress, fear, or hardship. Instead, it reframes them through the gospel. Anxiety is met with prayerful trust. Worry is redirected through thanksgiving. And peace is revealed not as the absence of chaos, but as God’s supernatural presence standing guard over our hearts and minds.
Ultimately, the message leads us to Jesus—the One who stepped into our anxiety, carried our sin to the cross, and rose again to offer real, lasting peace. Whether you’re overwhelmed by digital noise, personal uncertainty, or spiritual restlessness, this message calls you to stop striving, unplug from what drains you, and reconnect with the true source of life.
Joy is chosen. Anxiety is surrendered. Peace is received—when our lives are centered on the nearness of Jesus. www.movementcolumbus.com
