As we conclude the series on Overcoming Anxiety, Dave and Bethlie finish with steps four and five.
4. Focus on immediate problems - that is concrete reality
What is the problem/my problem? What does God want me to do about it? The answer to this is found in the BIBLE If no answer is found in the Bible, the answer is found in Wisdom Ask God for it Ask Counsel of Godly elders When should I begin doing something about it? Where should I begin to do something about it? Get training Change my outlook Read books that help address the issue How should I begin to solve the problem/my problem? 5. Plan for future accomplishment
Set goals Financial ones Physical ones Walking is a wonderful exercise that is a gift from God Work is a gift from God too Emotional ones Learn to laugh A merry heart does good like a medicine Embrace gratitude In everything give thanks Practice prayer I sought the Lord and He heard me Pray over today and tomorrow Trust God for all of it Matthew 25 Servant worried and did nothing Servant became lazy and did nothing Servant lost Financially Emotionally Spiritually Eternally
