Living on the Edge with Chip Ingram Daily Podcast I Choose Peace - In Anxious Moments, Part 1
Jul 9, 2025
27:15
When life gets hard, really hard, we have two options. We can become consumed with worry, which is what most people do, OR we can trust God, who tells us not to worry or be anxious. Chip shares that even though that sounds nearly impossible, God has promised to help us do just that.
Jesus’ promise: John 16:33
- What exactly is anxiety?
- What causes anxiety?
- How does anxiety affect us?
- How can we overcome anxiety?
Choosing God’s peace when anxiety strikes: Philippians 4:6-7
The Commands = the What:
- Negatively =
- Positively =
4 Key Words = the How:
- PRAYER: Worship and adoration.
- PETITION: Focus on your needs.
- THANKSGIVING: Focus on what God has done.
- REQUESTS: Outline your specific requests.
The Promise = the Why:
- Peace and anxiety cannot COEXIST.
- Anxiety and biblical prayer cannot COEXIST.
Summary: Biblical PRAYER is God’s antidote to anxiety.
This week, every time you feel anxious, remember the following word picture:
- When ANXIETY pounds at the door of your heart, let PRAYER answer it as you RUN into your Father’s arms!
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