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When used of our thought life, the dictionary defines rewire as “to make lasting and usually beneficial changes to the neurological or psychological functioning of a person or brain.” Let’s face it – our minds are bombarded by issues, stressors, distractions, fears, ideas and so much more. We’ve been called to have the mind of Christ, but how do we do that while processing so many pieces of life? We need to learn how to rewire our minds by recognizing root issues, reframing how we capture these thoughts and renewing our minds to think biblically. We’ll tackle common concerns like worry, depression and purity. And while dismantling some stereotypes and stigmas, we’ll learn preventative measures to maintain the right frame of mind.
February 20, 2022 AM
Paul Gotthardt
(#1 in series)
Psalm 61:2
How do we learn to think with the mind of Christ?
Stress is a normal human reaction to __ or challenges.
When viewed biblically, stress is often a good __ from God.
“And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.” – Romans 8:28
“For [this] momentary, light affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory far beyond all comparison.” – 2 Corinthians 4:17
“Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. And let endurance have its perfect result, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.” – James 1:2-4
What are some practical ways that God uses stress for our good and His glory?
We don’t always see things as __ are; we tend to see things as __ are.
The faith you __ is on the other side of the stress you __.
Big Concept
When you’re stressed out, consider it a sweet __ from God to sit down and __ a while.
February 27, 2022 AM
Paul Gotthardt
(#2 in series)
Philippians 4:6
1) What is a biblical __ of worry/anxiety?
The Bible tends to use the terms worry and anxiety interchangeably. The word typically translated as worry or anxious in the New Testament is “merimnao” (G3309). It simply means “to be anxious about.” It describes an “anxious concern, based on apprehension about possible danger or misfortune.”
2) How does the __ help us overcome worry/anxiety?
The moment a person enters relationship with God through Jesus Christ, God addresses four inner needs of every person:
Inner Need:
__
Worth
__
Purpose
If missing, we feel:
Insecure
__
Inadequate
__
3) Is worry/anxiety __ in one step?
4) If worry/anxiety are so common, is it a real __?
“Worry doesn’t empty tomorrow of its __; it empties today of its __.” – Corrie Ten Boom
5) How can we help __ worry/anxiety?
March 06, 2022 AM
Paul Gotthardt
(#3 in series)
1 Kings 19
A basic understanding of 5 terms related to emotional distress:
What is discouragement from a biblical perspective?
What makes someone more prone to discouragement?
What are four issues from Elijah’s life that made him more prone to discouragement?
1) We’re prone to discouragement when we live in __ and not faith. Fear skews your view of __.
2) We’re prone to discouragement when we don’t take time to __.
God will __ us of ourselves so that we discover the limitless __ that is only found in Him.
3) We’re prone to discouragement when we __ on the frustrations and believe a false __.
You never solve the problem by focusing on the problem; you solve the problem by focusing on the __.
4) We’re prone to discouragement when we __ God to move in certain ways.
It doesn’t have to be __ to be God; it just has to be __.
March 20, 2022 AM
Paul Gotthardt
#5 in series
Big Idea: What you believe determines how you act. How you act determines if you win.
The basics of this spiritual battle:
I. Our battle is spiritual. (v.3)
II. Our weapons are spiritual. (v.4)
There are three primary weapons we use in spiritual warfare:
III. Our ability to know God is under attack (v.5a).
Part of Satan’s strategy has always been to eliminate the __ before there’s a __.
IV. The mind is to be closely __. (v. 5b)
Step 1: Guard the __ of the mind.
To guard the gate, stop and ask:
1) __ is this thought coming from?
2) Where is this thought __?
3) What does God’s __ say about this idea/thought/ belief?
4) Have I submitted this thought to the __ of Christ (if not, why)?
5) Is this thought __ me or __ me from knowing God.
Fortresses do not fall because we __ our minds; they fall because we __ our minds with the right things.
Step 2: __ the mind in truth. (Romans 12:2)
March 27, 2022 AM
Paul Gotthardt
#5 in series
Big Idea: What you __ determines how you act. How you act determines if you __.
What are the basics of spiritual warfare, and why is it important to take every thought captive?
I. Our battle is __ (v.3).
II. Our __ are spiritual (v.4).
Our weapons must __ our warfare.
There are three primary weapons that have the ability to advance the kingdom of God against the opposing influence of evil.
III. Our ability to __ God is under attack (v.5a).
Spiritual warfare is an attack on life’s ultimate __.
Satan cannot determine your __, but he can __ you from God’s gift.
April 3, 2022 AM
Paul Gotthardt
(#6 in series)
Philippians 4:4-9
Four Inclusive Words:
__, Nothing, __, All
Key Thought: You have to __ for __ of mind.
What does this text teach us about fighting spiritually to gain or keep peace of mind?
