Louie Giglio leads listeners in a response; to declare Jesus over our circumstances and join in prayer with those who are in the pit of their struggle with anxiety.
He shares four crucial words to respond as followers of Jesus to the pressure that comes with our anxious thoughts: Humble, Cast, Lift, and Care. By walking through the process embedded in these words and in this Scripture, we respond as God intended us to respond to fear, depression, and anxiety.
Key Takeaway
Live at the intersection of knowing you need help and knowing that God is great.
- Humble yourself
- Cast your anxieties on the Lord
- Trust that He will lift you
- Know that He cares for you
Discussion Questions
What does society point toward to relieve stress and anxiety? Take a quick second to pull out your phone and research what the experts of the day are suggesting.
Of all that is recommended on the internet, what advice can you parallel with the Word of God? In other words, are there any passages in Scripture that suggest something similar to what psychologists and therapists are suggesting?
How do you “Humble yourself”? What practical things can you do to contribute to making yourself a humble person before God?
As a group, try to name 10 experiences that are humbling in nature. To help think of things, try to answer this question ten times: “What is something that makes you feel small, life feel short, or God seem great?”
If anxiety were a physical object, it would be simple to “cast” it but what does it mean to “cast” something nonphysical, like anxiety?
What are practical things you can do to cast anxiety on God (Hint: 1 Pet. 5:1-5; 8-11)? If something you think of seems obvious, still share it with the group because it may be informative to someone else.
Have you ever had a moment in your life where you felt like you were actually going crazy?
What are some of the practices in your life that may contribute to your having a relatively “sound” mind?
If you think you are “sound” in mind, what is your plan to stay “watchful” (1 Pet. 5:8)?
What anxieties are you dealing with currently? If you feel comfortable sharing, bring them to the group so someone in the group can pray over your situation. End by praying for each other.
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