I recently had the opportunity to share my testimony and more specifically how the Lord has delivered me from anxiety. I thought I would share my notes about what the Word says about anxiety. Hope you find it helpful! (My notes are italicized)
Anxiety - uneasiness; fearful or worried.
Proverbs 12:25 An axious heart weighs a man down. (It's a burden!)
There are often roots to our anxiety. Mine were control (to keep from being hurt), insecurity (because of past rejection), legalism, perfectionism (as a result of my desire to be accepted), unforgiveness
Be Watchful for the Lord's returning
Luke 21:34-36 Be careful or your hearts will be weighed down (haven't we all felt this way) with dissipation, drunkenness, and the anxieties of life and that day will close on you unexpectedly like a trap (It will!) For it will come upon all of those who live on the face of the whole earth (You are not alone!) Be always on teh watch , and pray that you may be able to escape all that is about to happen and that you may be able to stand before the Son of Man.
- God has made a provision that if we obey this word we will escape!
Phillipians 4:4-9 (Your to do list, preparation) 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, but (instead) in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. (This is what God will do) And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Jesus Christ. (Here's what is required of you) Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable-if anything is excellent or praiseworthy- think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me - put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you!
1 Peter 5:6-10 Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that He may lift you up in due time.(His timing) Cast all you anxiety on Him because He cares fro you. Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy (We have an enemy, combat Him with the Word!) the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kind of sufferings (You are not alone, Do not be ashamed!) And the God of all grace who called you to His eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered for a little while (His timing) will Himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.
2 Timothy 1:7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love, and of a sound mind.
- We must learn to recognize the enemy and counter him with God's truth!
Recommended Books: "Who I Am In Christ" - Neil T. Anderson
"Lies Women Believe and the Truth that Sets Them Free" - Nancy Leigh DeMoss
Here are the verses that were on the handout:
The Enemy - Ephesians 6:12
Forgiveness - Matt. 6:14, 18:21-22
Mark 11:25
Luke 6:37, 11:4 (The Lord's Prayer)
Ephesians 4:31-32
Colossians 3:13
Verses to Meditate on when dealing with bouts of anxiety (fear)
Psalm 23; 27:1; 91
Isaiah 43
2 Timothy 1:7
Insecurity
Isaiah 51:7 | 
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