When life gives us plenty of reasons to feel worried and afraid, how can we escape life’s pressures and overcome our anxieties?
What comes to mind when you hear the word DETOX? The word TOXIC usually refers to substances that can cause harm or death– it can either have immediate or long-term effects. This series– LIFE DETOX– will focus on toxic emotions and attitudes that are as, if not more, dangerous to us.
Emotions affect us physically. Worrying releases the hormones cortisol and adrenaline in our bodies which can harm our health. Especially during this pandemic, the toxic emotion of anxiety and worry
is prevalent. It does not only harm our health, but also affect relationships with and our spiritual walk with God.
Emotions are not bad – it’s part of what makes us human. But how do we deal with toxic emotions like WORRY and ANXIETY? Jesus commands us in Matthew 6:25-28 – “do not be worried about your life”. He knows that we may worry about many things in life, and He told His disciples to stop worrying and reminded them that our Heavenly Father takes care of us.
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
- On a scale of 1-10, how emotionally healthy are you? Rate yourself and ask others to rate you.
- What makes you worry and anxious?
- What steps should you do to overcome anxiety?
MEMORY VERSE
When I am afraid, I will put my trust in You. In God, whose word I praise, In God I have put my trust; I shall not be afraid. What can mere man do to me?
PSALM 56:3-4
PRAY, CARE, SHARE
- Pray for and with people around you who have legitimate concerns due to their circumstances especially in this pandemic.
- Extend whatever help you can and encourage them to surrender their worries and anxious thoughts to God.
- Share how they can place their faith and trust in Jesus, the only One who gives perfect peace in our troubled world.
