This document discusses sources of anxiety and solutions based on trusting God. It explores anxiety resulting from sin, adverse situations, uncertainty about the future, physical needs, and offers Bible passages about trusting God's forgiveness, protection, guidance and provision. The document recommends not worrying and instead casting anxiety on God who cares for people. It suggests using an effective teaching approach of associating with the truth, discovering what the Bible says, applying it to life, planning to use it, and transferring the truth to life.

1. DIVINEPROVISIONFORANXIETYLesson 2

2. ANXIETY AS RESULT OF OUR SINThe felling of guilt cause fear and anxiety after sinningAdam and EveJacobJoseph’sbrothers

3. SOLUTION: TRUSTINGGOD’SFORGIVENESS

4. ANXIETYABOUT ADVERSE SITUATIONSJobPeterWe feel anxiety and fear when we confront problems in our lives.Esther

5. SOLUTION: TRUSTINGGOD’SPROTECTION“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil,for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me”(Psalm23: 4)“So do not fear, for I am with you;do not be dismayed, for I am your God.I will strengthen you and help you;I will uphold you with my righteous right hand”(Isaiah, 41: 10)

6. ANXIETYABOUTFUTURESometimes we are uncertain about what will happen in the future. Our uncertainty is based in events that may never happen. That generates unnecessary anxiety and fear.AbramThe foolish rich man (Luke, 12: 16-21)

7. SOLUTION: TRUSTINGGOD’SGUIDANCE“The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged” (Deuteronomy, 31: 8)“When we cease to worry about the future, and begin to believe that God loves us, and means to do us good, we shall trust him as a child trusts a loving parent. Then our troubles and torments will disappear, and our will will be swallowed up in the will of God”(E.G.W., “Youth’s Instructor”, January 6 1898)

8. ANXIETYABOUTPHYSICALNEEDSThe eagerness to get food, clothes and other daily needs generates anxiety in us.Thewidow of ZarephathThe widow and the oilHagar and Ishmael

9. SOLUTION: TRUSTINGGOD’SPROVISION“So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?' or ‘What shall we drink?' or ‘What shall we wear?' For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well”(Matthew, 6: 31-33)...AND BEING CONTENT“I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want” (Philippians, 4:11-12)

10. “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you” (1 Peter, 5: 7)“Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own”(Matthew, 6: 34)

11. ADAPT it!Teaching ApproachEffective for SMALL GROUPSASSOCIATE truth – Why should I study this lesson?DISCOVER truth – What does the Bible say about this truth?APPLY truth – How can this truth affect my life today?PLAN using the truth – How can I use this truth today?TRANSFER truth to life – What changes do I need in my life?We invite you to download and study each one of the 13 lessons about EmotionsSlideshare.net/chucho1943