STEPS TO HEALING FROM FEAR:

IDENTIFY / DIAGNOSE:
1. Do I become anxious when I don’t know the outcome of a situation?
2. Am I a people pleaser and/or struggle with being a perfectionist?
3. Do I struggle with handing over control in certain situations and/or struggle with trusting others?

ENCOUNTER: Two questions as you explore each passage:
God’s Role: Who is God in this passage and what are His promises?
My Responsibilities: Who does God say I am and how do I apply His truth to my life today?

EXALT: Based on the truths found about God above:
Behold: Take some intentional time to be in awe of who your God is.
Be Still: Stop fighting and drop your arms.
Be Filled: Praise and thank the Lord. Confess anything that needs to go.

ENGAGE:
1. What is your before and after plan?
2. What are some ways you can confront this fear before it comes in?
3. What are some ways you can trust God when it comes in?

PASSAGES TO READ:
Psalm. 27:14 Wait for the Lord
Isaiah 41:10-13 Fear not
Psalm 56:3-4 Trust in Him
Psalm 18:1-19 My Rock and Fortress
Psalm 46:1-10 Very present help
Psalm 139:1-24 All loving, all powerful, all knowledgeable
Psalm 145:1-21 Great and gracious
Isaiah 42:10-17 Darkness into light
Romans 8:21-30 Purposeful

STEPS TO HEALING FROM DESPAIR:

IDENTIFY / DIAGNOSE:
1. Do I lack energy, isolate myself, or feel sorry for myself a lot?
2. Do I find it hard to believe God sees me or is helping me?
3. Do I focus more on finding quick solutions to hurts rather than seeing how it fits into God’s bigger plan?
4. Do I keep track of who has hurt me and replay the hurts in my mind?

ENCOUNTER: Two questions as you explore each passage:
God’s Role: Who is God in this passage and what are His promises?
My Responsibilities: Who does God say I am and how do I apply His truth to my life today?

EXALT: Based on the truths found about God above:
Behold: Take some intentional time to be in awe of who your God is.
Be Still: Stop fighting and drop your arms.
Be Filled: Praise and thank the Lord. Confess anything that needs to go.

ENGAGE:
1. What promises of God can you reflect on today?
2. What is one action step you can take in hope to improve your circumstances?
3. Where do you see God changing your heart but not your situation / circumstances?

PASSAGES TO READ:
Philippians 4:3-9 His peace passes understanding
2 Peter 1:3-9 He is our great provider
Joshua 1:1-9 Our God is with us
Psalm 34:1-10 The Lord is good
Psalm 34:11-22 He heals the brokenhearted
Psalm 28:6-9 He is our strength and shield
Psalm 145:8-21 The Lord is good to all
Psalm 33:18-19 Hope in His steadfast love

STEPS TO HEALING FROM ANGER:

IDENTIFY / DIAGNOSE:
1. Do I become irritated easily?
2. Do others tell me that I say the right things, but in the wrong way?
3. Do I keep track of who has hurt me? Do I struggle to forgive even after someone asks for forgiveness?
4. Do I focus more on my rights / desires than in others needs and/or than in God’s commands?

ENCOUNTER: Two questions as you explore each passage:
God’s Role: Who is God in this passage and what are His promises?
My Responsibilities: Who does God say I am and how do I apply His truth to my life today?

EXALT: Based on the truths found about God above:
Behold: Take some intentional time to be in awe of who your God is.
Be Still: Stop fighting and drop your arms.
Be Filled: Praise and thank the Lord. Confess anything that needs to go.

ENGAGE:
1. Name 2 or 3 authority figures God has placed over you.
2. How can you practice surrendering to those in authority over you today?

PASSAGES TO READ:
Psalm 119:137-144 Just in all that He does
1 Samuel 16:7 The Lord looks at the heart
Romans 3:10-25 Forgiving through Jesus
Philippians 2:1-11 Humble Obedience
Psalm 18:25-36 Perfect in all that He does
Psalm 119:137-144 Just in all that He does
Psalm 135:1-21 In charge of all
Isaiah 45:1-7 Sovereign over all

STEPS TO HEALING FROM FOOLISHNESS:

IDENTIFY / DIAGNOSE:
1. Do I prioritize my personal happiness and comfort above everything else?
2. Do I feel like something other than God has power or control over me?
3. Am I easily influenced by popular opinion and ignore wise counsel to chase after personal desires?
4. Do I prioritize seeking quick relief from pain over God’s eternal plan?

ENCOUNTER: Two questions as you explore each passage:
God’s Role: Who is God in this passage and what are His promises?
My Responsibilities: Who does God say I am and how do I apply His truth to my life today?

EXALT: Based on the truths found about God above:
Behold: Take some intentional time to be in awe of who your God is.
Be Still: Stop fighting and drop your arms.
Be Filled: Praise and thank the Lord. Confess anything that needs to go.

ENGAGE:
1. Name 2 or 3 reasons to be satisfied in Jesus.
2. What is my plan to resist the urge of self-gratifying desires and instead choose to worship Jesus and find fulfillment in my relationship with Him?

PASSAGES TO READ:
Proverbs 3:1-18 Trust the Lord with All Your Heart
1 John 2:15-17 Do Not Love the World
1 Corinthians 2:1-16 Wisdom Comes from the Spirit
Isaiah 40:18-31 God provides in amazing ways
Isaiah 55:1-13 His ways are so above my ways
Isaiah 58:1-14 God gives wisdom generously
Psalm 135:1-21 In charge of all