Pastor Ben Griffin shared God’s playbook that people could follow when they feel anxious.
Pastor Ben Griffin
The Executive Director of the LINC organization, Pastor Ben Griffin, posted a video on Instagram and preached a powerful message that would help people overcome their anxious thoughts. He mentioned that what was written in Philippians 4 was a literal playbook to follow when people feel anxious. In verse 6, it was stated, “Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.”
He explained that the first thing God said was not to worry about anything. Then, he encouraged the congregation to pause and breathe. After that, they could ask themselves about the possible reasons why they were worried and anxious.
The second point was to pray about everything. He stressed that people could release and let go of all their worries through prayer. The third instruction was to tell God what they needed. He highlighted that it was important to switch to a place of receiving. Furthermore, he also shared that it was not about asking for a person’s wants. Rather, it was something deeper.
Ben Griffin
[@pr.ben.griffin]. God’s playbook for anxiety. Instagram, 17 March 2024, https://www.instagram.com/p/C4nV7n2uMLM/
Philippians 4
And the fourth was to remember what God has done. “Remember Him and His faithfulness of the past. Remember that cross and empty grave,” he emphasized. He also discussed the passage after these instructions. In verse 7, it was written, “Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.”
Moreover, one of his Instagram followers added that God also gave specific instructions on what to focus on. In Philippians 4:8-9, it was stated, “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. 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.”
Watch the full video here.
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Header Image: Ben Griffin [@pr.ben.griffin]. God’s playbook for anxiety. Instagram, 17 March 2024, https://www.instagram.com/p/C4nV7n2uMLM/
