Managing Stress

Let's study the virtues listed by the Apostle Paul in Philippians 4 to learn how we can manage stress by developing healthy thought lives.

Discussion Guide:

Ice breaker: Introduce yourself and share the most ridiculous thing you ever “stressed out” over.

Q1: Of the 4 virtues that Paul gives us to think about (True, Noble, Right & Pure, Admirable & Lovely), which do you have the hardest time focusing on?

Q2: What is currently stressing you out in your ministry, families, and relationships| What thoughts have you been focused on surrounding those stressors?

Q3: Did one of the practical steps for handling stress stand out to you (Scripture meditation, getting out of your head, considering professional help), or do you have a different way of handling stress that works best for you?

Application: Take this week to pray and ask God what is at the root of your stress snowball. Then, take intentional time every day to meditate on the 4 virtues from Paul instead of on that problem.