Do Not Be Anxious

Another lockdown, 2 millennia ago: what does the apostle Paul write from prison? ‘Do not be anxious. Pray and receive God’s peace.’

£9.95

Ministry use licence

Description

Based on Philippians 4:4-7, this powerful spoken word acknowledges our anxieties in a Covid world, and then reveals a better way to live. 

We’re living in unprecedented times. We’re out of our comfort zone, out of control, filled with mixed up emotions. Where do we turn?

This spoken word takes us to another lockdown two millennia ago. What does the apostle Paul write from a prison cell when he’s threatened by anxiety? ‘Do not be anxious. Pray and receive God’s peace. Rejoice!’

With thoughtful acknowledgements that this may be new language and strange concepts for some, be challenged that what we think and feel about God is important - whether we’re sinking or swimming.

God doesn’t promise an easy life, but he offers something far more solid than finding inner strength: real peace for our anxieties and a better way to live.

Possible Discussion Questions

  • Where or who do you turn to when you feel anxious?
  • What difference do you think God’s peace makes?

Related Bible Reference

  • Philippians 4:4-7

Credits

Produced by Scripture Union Northern Ireland

Working with churches, Scripture Union Northern Ireland aims to make God’s good news known to children, young people and families around the world and in Northern Ireland through Schools, Camps & Missions and Training & Resources.

Written and performed by Phil Howe

Phil Howe is the Training & Resources Manager for Scripture Union Northern Ireland. He loves sharing from God’s Word and has a heart for equipping people to open up the Bible for themselves and for others.

Acoustic James Balmer

James Balmer studied Digital Media at Edinburgh Napier University. He is currently doing an internship with Scripture Union Northern Ireland. He has a passion and gifting for videography, graphic design and creating content.

Script and Editing by Mark Moorhead

Licence Agreement

Ministry use licence

By purchasing this video, you are purchasing a license to use and show this video as part of your ministry in ONE church.

You are granted permission to use the video in:

1) Offline services, school assemblies or lessons, groups or at events (including youth, kids and midweek groups and events)

2) Online services or assemblies that are streamed or pre-recorded. (For online services, the content video you have purchased should be part of a complete church service which must be at least 20 minutes long.)

3) Online small groups meeting over Zoom or a similar video call platforms.

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