Fear of Losing Control


For God has not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.An anxious heart weighs a man down…AN ANXIOUS HEART_____ Are you rattled when things don’t go as you expected?_____ Do you often worry about things beyond your control?_____ Do you lose sleep over pressing issues?_____ Is it hard to “turn off” your mind?_____ Does the unknown intimidate you?A PEACE IN THE ACTION1) TAKE YOUR MIND OFF THE “WHAT IF’S” OF FEAR?Make up your mind not to worry beforehand…• WORRY NEVER CHANGES ANYTHING FOR GOOD.Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?• SATAN’S TOOL OF FEAR IS MEANT TO DETER YOU FROM GOD’S BEST.Like a scarecrow in a melon patch…Do not fear them; they can do no harm…No one is like you, O LORD; you are great, and your name is mighty in power.2) PUT YOUR MIND ON THE PROMISES OF FAITH.You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you.“The beginning of anxiety is the end of faith and the beginning of true faith is the end of anxiety.” George Mueller1. Faith brings peace.2. Worry brings turmoil.3. Faith draws you closer to God. 4. Worry takes you from God.5. Faith changes things. things.6. Worry changes nothing.• GIVE YOUR CARES TO GOD (AND DON’T TAKE THEM BACK)!Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.Questions for reflection:1) What areas do you desire to control?2) What are some promises from God that speak to your concerns? (If you don’t know the Bible well, ask someone from your Life Group).3) What do you need to put in your “trusting

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