Sometimes, anxiety can hit without any recognizable provocation, or our anxiety can feel more intense than the situation warrants. When we find ourselves in that place, we can pray the prayer ancient Israel's second king, David, prayed at the end of Psalm 139, trusting that our God will and is leading us to increased freedom. 

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Biblical passage discussed: Psalm 139

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Discussion/reflective questions:
What resonated with you most in this episode?
What thoughts and/or emotions arise when you reflect upon God's full knowledge of and deep love for you?
What are some ways you regain a sense of calm when anxiety begins to take hold?
Why is it important to have various tools to practice when we feel anxious and afraid?
What's the difference between feeling anxious and feeling stuck in our anxiety?
In what ways have you, or could you, invite God's perspective on your fear or anxiety? 
How can naming, but not judging, our emotions help us to manage them?
What is one action step God might be inviting you to take having listened to this episode?

Sometimes, anxiety can hit without any recognizable provocation, or our anxiety can feel more intense than the situation warrants. When we find ourselves in that place, we can pray the prayer ancient Israel's second king, David, prayed at the end of Psalm 139, trusting that our God will and is leading us to increased freedom. 
(Scroll down for discussion/reflective questions.)
Biblical passage discussed: <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%20139&amp;version=NIV">Psalm 139</a>
Find Carol McCracken:
<a href="https://www.carolmccracken.com">On her website </a>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/carol.o.mccracken">On Facebook</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/carologlemccracken/">On Instagram</a>
Find Jennifer Slattery:
<a href="http://jenniferslatterylivesoutloud.com">On her website</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/slatteryjennifer/">Instagram</a>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083247680572">Facebook</a>
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B00JKQ4ZTW">Amazon</a>
<a href="https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/s5w7a8">Subscribe to her free newsletter</a>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/442736966614671">Join the private Faith Over Fear Facebook Group</a> 
Discussion/reflective questions:
<ol>
<li>What resonated with you most in this episode?</li>
<li>What thoughts and/or emotions arise when you reflect upon God's full knowledge of and deep love for you?</li>
<li>What are some ways you regain a sense of calm when anxiety begins to take hold?</li>
<li>Why is it important to have various tools to practice when we feel anxious and afraid?</li>
<li>What's the difference between feeling anxious and feeling stuck in our anxiety?</li>
<li>In what ways have you, or could you, invite God's perspective on your fear or anxiety? </li>
<li>How can naming, but not judging, our emotions help us to manage them?</li>
<li>What is one action step God might be inviting you to take having listened to this episode?</li>
</ol>

Life is too short and God has too much for us to do for any of us to live enslaved. Jesus promised His followers would experience filled to overflowing life, a life characterized by joy, peace, and spiritual and emotional vitality. And yet, we daily make decisions based on fear, not faith. In Faith Over Fear, author and speaker Jennifer Slattery helps us see different areas of life where fear has a foothold, and how our identity as children of God can help us move from fear to faithful, bold living.

This podcast covers topics like:

⭐️ How to Overcome Fear
⭐️ Biblical Strategies for Overcoming Fear and Anxiety
⭐️ Powerful Steps to Fight Anxiety
⭐️ Finding God Faithful in Hard Seasons
⭐️ Courage to Wait on God

Jesus has more planned for us than we could imagine and He’s fully committed to perfecting that which concerns us. Fear holds us back, but His perfect love has the power to cast out all fear!

Life is too short and God has too much for us to do for any of us to live enslaved. Jesus promised His followers would experience filled to overflowing life, a life characterized by joy, peace, and spiritual and emotional vitality. And yet, we daily make decisions based on fear, not faith. In Faith Over Fear, author and speaker Jennifer Slattery helps us see different areas of life where fear has a foothold, and how our identity as children of God can help us move from fear to faithful, bold living.
This podcast covers topics like:
⭐️ How to Overcome Fear ⭐️ Biblical Strategies for Overcoming Fear and Anxiety ⭐️ Powerful Steps to Fight Anxiety ⭐️ Finding God Faithful in Hard Seasons ⭐️ Courage to Wait on God
Jesus has more planned for us than we could imagine and He’s fully committed to perfecting that which concerns us. Fear holds us back, but His perfect love has the power to cast out all fear!

Life is too short and God has too much for us to do for any of us to live enslaved. Jesus promised His followers would experience filled to overflowing life, a life characterized by joy, peace, and spiritual and emotional vitality. And yet, we daily...

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