Sunday, February 9 – Pastor Dereck Frymier

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Joy In The Journey

“The Anxiety Algorithm”

(Philippians 4:4-6) 4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

1. Check our

Cycle of Anxiety:

Trigger → A stressful event, fear, or uncertainty arises

Worry & Fear → The mind begins to dwell on the problem, imagining worst-case scenarios. 

Control & Avoidance → Trying to control everything or avoiding the issue altogether, which only fuels more stress.

Lack of Trust in God → Anxiety grows as faith diminishes, leading to self-reliance instead of surrender. 

More Anxiety → The cycle repeats, with fear leading to more fear.

Cycle of Faith: 

Trigger → A stressful event, fear, or uncertainty arises

Prayer & Surrender → Giving worries to God (Philippians 4:6-7). 

Trusting God’s Plan → Remembering His provision (Matthew 6:25-34). 

Renewing the Mind → Focusing on God’s truth instead of fear (Romans 12:2). 

Community → Seeking encouragement from others (Galatians 6:2).

(Philippians 4:7) And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. 

(Philippians 4:8) Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.

2. Cast it and

(1 Peter 5:7) Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.

(1 Peter 5:6-7) Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time.

What is in the middle of “PrIde” & “AnxIety”

(Mark 5:36) Overhearing what they said, Jesus told him, “Don’t be afraid; just believe.”

3. Follow The

(Psalm 23:1) The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.

The Shepherd provides.

(Psalm 23:2) He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. 

The Shepherd restores and leads.

(Psalm 23:3) He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness For His name’s sake. 

The Shepherd protects.

(Psalm 23:4) Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. 

The Shepherd heals.

(Psalm 23:5) You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; My cup runs over. 

The Shepherd you follow, determines what follows you.

(Psalm 23:6) Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me All the days of my life; And I will dwell in the house of the LORD Forever.

(John 10:14) I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me

(Philippians 4:6-7) Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. 

(Philippians 4:9) Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.

What is the Holy Spirit speaking to you today?

Did you make a fresh start with God today?

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