Worry and anxiety for biblical counseling course.pdf
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<strong>Worry</strong>/Anxiety Jim Newheiser 11/06<br />
I. Underst<strong>and</strong>ing worry.<br />
A. <strong>Worry</strong> is a problem of the mind.<br />
B. <strong>Worry</strong> is sin. Phil. 4:6-7 Mt. 6:34<br />
C. <strong>Worry</strong> is rooted in unbelief. Mt. 6:30<br />
D. The person who worries desires something in the place of God. Health, safety,<br />
financial security,<br />
E. <strong>Worry</strong> can become life dominating.<br />
1. <strong>Worry</strong> can lead to depression.<br />
2. <strong>Worry</strong> can affect you physically. I Cor. 6:19-20 Laura: stress > comes out<br />
elsewhere. Unable to sleep<br />
F. <strong>Worry</strong>, stress, <strong>and</strong> fear are closely related.<br />
G. Don’t deal with worry sinfully.<br />
1. By trying to control whatever it is that worries you.<br />
2. By misusing drugs, alcohol, shopping, etc.<br />
H. It is not wrong to plan, so long as you leave the outcome to God. Pr. 21:5 16:9<br />
II.<br />
Explanation of key texts.<br />
A. Matthew 6:25-33<br />
B. Philippians 4:4-9<br />
III. Data gathering/interpretation.<br />
A. What is the focus of worry?<br />
B. What is this person seeking?<br />
C. What is the history/pattern of worry?<br />
D. How is this person seeking to deal with worry in a sinful way? Drugs,<br />
IV. Homework <strong>for</strong> those who are anxious.<br />
A. Pray. Phil. 4:6-7<br />
1. Adoration. Focus off of self. It is about God!<br />
2. Confession.<br />
3. Thanksgiving. Recall His past faithfulness. Psalms<br />
4. Supplication. I Pe. 5:7<br />
B. Rejoice in the Lord. Phil. 4:4-5<br />
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C. Trust God <strong>for</strong> the outcome. Js. 4:13-17<br />
D. Meditate upon what is profitable. Phil. 4:8-9 You are responsible <strong>for</strong> what you think<br />
about.<br />
E. Desire <strong>and</strong> seek first God’s kingdom. Mt. 6:33 Mt. 6:19-24<br />
1. Focus upon fulfilling your calling in life. TODAY<br />
2. Don’t follow your feelings.<br />
F. Keep an <strong>anxiety</strong> <strong>and</strong> prayer journal.<br />
G. Reading.<br />
1. “What Do You Do When You <strong>Worry</strong> All the Time?”, Jay Adams (Pamphlet)<br />
2. <strong>Worry</strong>: Pursuing a Better Path to Peace, David Powlison (CCEF/RFCL<br />
booklet)<br />
3. Thankfulness: Even When it Hurts, Susan Lutz (CCEF/RFCL booklet)<br />
4. Overcoming Fear, <strong>Worry</strong> <strong>and</strong> Anxiety, Elyse Fitzpatrick<br />
5. The Fear Factor, Wayne Mack<br />
H. Audios<br />
1. “Don’t <strong>Worry</strong>, Be Holy. Matt. 6:25-34", Jim Newheiser<br />
2. “How to Have Joy <strong>and</strong> Peace. Philippians 4:4-7”, Jim Newheiser<br />
3. “What Me <strong>Worry</strong>?”, by George Scipione<br />
4. “For Women Worriers”, Elyse Fitzpatrick<br />
I. Workbook: Homework Manual <strong>for</strong> Biblical Living Volume 1, Mack, “Anxiety <strong>and</strong><br />
<strong>Worry</strong> Homework”<br />
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