Anxiety and fear are cousins but not twins. Fear sees a threat. Anxiety imagines one.  The presence of anxiety is unavoidable, but the prison of anxiety is optional. 

 Philippians 4:4-9: Six verses with four admonitions that lead to one wonderful promise: "the peace of God which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds.

 Celebrate God's Goodness: Rejoice in the Lord Always.

• Ask God for help: Let your requests be made known to God.
• Leave your concerns with him: With thanksgiving...

Meditate on good things: Think about things that are good and worth of praise.

 Celebrate. Ask. Leave. Meditate. C.A.L.M.

 What Next?

1. Read: Anxious for Nothing: Finding Calm in a Chaotic World by Max Lucado
2. Action: Less Fret: More Faith: An 11 Week Action Plan to Overcome Anxiety by Max Lucado – Free at the church or free download by sending email to
3. Class: Anxious for Nothing led by Larry Davies & Mary Pasternak starting Wed. Jan 24 at 6:30

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