Understanding Anxiety video series

How Anxiety Impacts the Spirit and Soul

For many who struggle with anxiety, it can feel like we’re failing spiritually when we can’t follow God’s instruction in Scripture to not be afraid. In this video, Jenn Hall explains that while anxiety is not a sin, there are ways we can strengthen our spirit in the face of anxious thoughts.

Get more out of this series!

After watching video 5, follow these steps to get the most out of this part of the series:

// Step 1

Read and meditate on this verse: “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:9)

// Step 2

Answer these discussion questions:

1. 1. Do you ever feel like you’re spiritually weak when you struggle with anxious thoughts? Why is this not true?
   2. How can you be more intentional about taking your thoughts captive, as instructed in 2 Corinthians 10:5?
   3. “In order to feel joy, you must also allow yourself to experience sadness.” What do you think of this statement?

// Step 3

Read the article “Exposing lies and uncovering God’s truth about anxiety” by Wendy Kittlitz to understand what the Bible really means when we’re told to “fear not” and how we can practically speak truth to the lies we’re believing.

// Step 4

Listen to the Focus on the Family Broadcast  “Trusting God in Worrisome Times” with Lee Strobel as he explains how entrusting our lives to God and meditating on his faithfulness can help us overcome our fears.