Handling Anxiety God’s Way Matthew 26:37-38 1. Jesus Wanted Friends With Him Matthew 26:39 2. Cry Out To God For What You Need God can handle what you are asking Matthew 26:40-41 3. Be Honest About Your Needs With people You have to be honest and help each other in a relationship. Matthew 26:42 4. Understand This Is A Journey That You Will Need God The Whole Way Keep coming to him even when he doesn’t answer right away.  Anxiety is attempting to control what you were never meant to. Matthew 26:43-46 5. Trust God’s Plan The Whole Way Where do you go from here? Find what works for you  journaling, meditation/mindfulness (app Abide: reads scripture/listen and rest), exercise, self care (long baths, pedicure, take a walk), get out in nature, do something fun with your family, counseling Sometimes what you want the least is what you need the most. Ex. Going out takes effort, but necessary Do not alienate God, because He will not alienate.  Do not take “the good” for granted You are alive today  You have healthy children  You have a job   You have a roof over your head  You have a car that works  You have family/friends who loves you _________________________ Decision Form August Reading Plan Join us for Hope Connect.