Anxiety, Fear, & Loss in a Time of COVID-19
PHILIPPIANS 4:4-7:
PHILIPPIANS 4:4-7:
Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
DISCUSSION PROMPTS:
DISCUSSION PROMPTS:
1. What were your expectations for the experience of sheltering in place?
1. What were your expectations for the experience of sheltering in place?
2. How have those expectations played out?
2. How have those expectations played out?
3. What are some things that stood out to you from this webinar?
3. What are some things that stood out to you from this webinar?
4. What are your thoughts on the prevalence of anxiety (1 in 5 Americans struggle with anxiety issues)?
4. What are your thoughts on the prevalence of anxiety (1 in 5 Americans struggle with anxiety issues)?
5. Have you noticed any physical changes in your body during this time (fatigue, restlessness, trouble sleeping)? How are you responding to these changes?
5. Have you noticed any physical changes in your body during this time (fatigue, restlessness, trouble sleeping)? How are you responding to these changes?
6. Have you noticed any emotional changes during this time (anger, stress, fear)? How are you responding to your emotions?
6. Have you noticed any emotional changes during this time (anger, stress, fear)? How are you responding to your emotions?
7. What does it look like for you to bring your fears and anxieties to Jesus? How can you compassionately and thoughtfully come alongside others who are trying to do the same?
7. What does it look like for you to bring your fears and anxieties to Jesus? How can you compassionately and thoughtfully come alongside others who are trying to do the same?
8. What are some unhelpful ways to respond to someone who is experiencing anxiety? What are some helpful ways to respond?
8. What are some unhelpful ways to respond to someone who is experiencing anxiety? What are some helpful ways to respond?
9. What are some practices or rhythms you can put into place to help you process the anxiety that may arise in this time?
9. What are some practices or rhythms you can put into place to help you process the anxiety that may arise in this time?
Matthew 11:28-30:
Matthew 11:28-30:
Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
Resources & Handouts
Resources & Handouts
Session Handout
Session Handout
Ways to Connect
Ways to Connect
