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    Overcoming Anxiety
    Overcoming Anxiety
    Overcoming Anxiety
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    Overcoming Anxiety

    By F. Wayne Mac Leod

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    Philippians 4:5-7 is a study on the subject of anxiety. In its positive form, anxiety motivates us in service and draws us closer to the Lord for strength and peace. At the same time, however, if unchecked, it can also strip us of our joy and destroy us emotionally, spiritually and physically.

    This study of Philippians 4:5-7 takes a look at what the apostle Paul has to say about this human affliction. Here in these three verses the apostle lays out a challenge, provides a solution and tells of the promise of God to all who will apply the teaching of His word to the problem of anxiety.

    My prayer is that this study will be a blessing to you.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherF. Wayne Mac Leod
    Release dateMar 4, 2015
    ISBN9781310651793
    Overcoming Anxiety
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    F. Wayne Mac Leod

    F. Wayne Mac Leod was born in Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, Canada and received his education at Ontario Bible College, University of Waterloo and Ontario Theological Seminary. He was ordained at Hespeler Baptist Church, Cambridge, Ontario in 1991. He and his wife, Diane served as missionaries with the Africa Evangelical Fellowship (now merged with SIM) on the islands of Mauritius and Reunion in the Indian Ocean from 1985-1993 where he was involved in church development and leadership training. He is presently involved in a writing ministry and is a member of Action International Ministries.

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      Overcoming Anxiety - F. Wayne Mac Leod

      OVERCOMING ANXIETY

      A Study of Philippians 4:5-7

      F. Wayne Mac Leod

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      This ebook is licences for personal enjoyment only. This ebook may not be re-sold or given away to other people. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each recipient. If you're reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your use only, then please return to your favorite ebook retailer and purchase your own copy. Thanks for respecting the hard work of this author.

      Unless otherwise indicated, all scripture quotations are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version, copyright 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a division of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

      Proof Readers: Lee Tuson, Diane Mac Leod

      Table of Contents

      Preface

      Chapter 1 - Introduction and Context

      Chapter 2 - Rejoicing, Reasonableness and the Presence of the Lord

      Chapter 3 - Anxious

      Chapter 4 - Do Not Be Anxious About Anything

      Chapter 5 - By Prayer and Supplication

      Chapter 6 - Thankfulness

      Chapter 7 - Let Your Requests be Made Known

      Chapter 8 - A Peace Surpassing understanding

      Chapter 9 - Peace That Guards Our Hearts and Minds

      Chapter 10 - A Final Word

      Light To My Path Book Distribution

      PREFACE

      This is a study of Philippians 4:5-7 on the subject of anxiety. In its positive form, anxiety motivates us in service and draws us to the Lord for strength and peace. At the same time, however, if unchecked, it can also strip us of our joy and destroy us emotionally, spiritually and physically.

      The apostle Paul knew what anxiety was about. He suffered greatly for the cause of Christ and bore a continual burden on his heart for the well-being of believers in the churches where he ministered. In Philippians 4:5-7, the apostle gives some basic principles for dealing with the anxiety that comes into our life.

      I am not sharing anything new in this study. My goal is simply to reflect on what the apostle, under inspiration of the Holy Spirit, has to teach us about an experience that is common to us all. It would be easy to miss what Paul has to tell us here, but in these few short verses, the apostle provides for us God’s solution to this problem of anxiety we all share.

      My prayer is that the Lord would open up these verses in a fresh way for each reader. I trust that as you read, consider and pray, you will be encouraged and strengthened in your faith. The principles laid out in this study are not mine—they come from the Lord God Himself as He revealed them to Paul. For this reason alone they are powerful. I trust that the Spirit of God, who inspired these words in Paul, will also apply them to your situation so that you will experience the peace the passes all under-standing that Paul speaks about in this passage.

      I wish you God’s blessing as you embark on this brief study.

      F. Wayne Mac Leod

      Chapter 1 - INTRODUCTION AND CONTEXT

      5b The Lord is at hand; 6 do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:5-7)

      Before we begin this study of Philippians 4:5-7, let’s take a moment to consider the context. The words were written to the church in Philippi. These were difficult days for Christians. The apostle Paul was in prison for preaching the gospel. He did not know when or if he would ever get out. The church in Philippi had a deep concern for him. They had stood behind him in his missionary work and now in his suffering. Writing in Philippians 1:3-5 the apostle says:

      3 I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, 4 always in every prayer of mine for you all making my prayer with joy, 5 because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now.

      The Philippian church was continually on the apostle’s heart and in his prayers. This church had partnered with him in the gospel. Paul experienced this relationship with the Philippians not only in the good times but also in the difficult times. Even in his imprisonment this church stood firmly behind him.

      In Philippians 1:12-18 Paul reminded the Philippians that in these difficult times, the Lord was powerfully at work. His imprisonment had caused many to take up the challenge of preaching the gospel. Paul’s example had inspired others. He also told the Philippians that his imprisonment had resulted in some of the guards coming to know the truth of Jesus Christ. In his trial Paul was experiencing the presence of the Lord and His power at work in him.

      Admittedly, the pain and suffering Paul endured caused him to long for heaven. He wondered what would happen to him in prison and whether he would be killed for his faith in Jesus. Reflecting on this in Philippians

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