Evergreen Christian Community

Philippians 4:4-13The Big Idea: The antidote for anxiety is the Presence of God.The Call:Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.“Anxiety does not empty tomorrow of its sorrows, but only empties today of its strength.” - Charles Spurgeon1 Peter 5:7 The Cadence:• Rejoice in the Lord • Present your requests to God• Get your mind focused - “Anxiety is a thin stream of fear trickling through the mind. If encouraged, it cuts a channel into which all other thoughts are drained.” - Arthur Somersault Roche• Actually Practice your faith• Learn the Secret of Contentment - “One of the best anti-anxiety medications available is generosity. Helping others reduces stress by helping us feel valued and capable. Talking through someone else’s problems can give us wisdom for our own challenges - and motivates us to follow through.” - Adam GrantThe Key to it All: The Lord is near!Response:• Cast your anxiety on Him• Practice your faith eve