Overcoming Anxiety · Lesson 5 of 10

Coping with Worries

Focus on what to do when anxious thoughts multiply. This lesson teaches evaluation, renewal of the mind, and replacing distorted thinking with God’s truth rather than being swept along by feelings.

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Lesson Objectives

  • Recognize how multiplying anxious thoughts can overwhelm discernment.
  • Evaluate thoughts in light of Scripture and truth.
  • Practice renewing the mind and learning contentment.

Scripture focus: Psalm 94:19; Romans 12:2; Philippians 4:11–13

Watch the Three Parts

Part 1 of 3

Part 2 of 3

Part 3 of 3

Required Reading

Chapter 5 — Coping with Worries — read the complete chapter in Overcoming Anxiety: Finding Peace, Discovering God.

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Lesson 5 Quiz

One combined quiz covers all three video parts and the assigned chapter. Suggested passing score: 80%.

1. Psalm 94:19 speaks of what happening “within me”?
2. Why is multiplication of anxious thoughts dangerous?
3. What should we do with an anxious thought we detect?
4. Romans 12:2 calls believers to be transformed by…
5. Why is merely telling yourself “stop thinking about it” incomplete?
6. What caution does the lesson give about feelings?
7. What did Paul say he learned in varying circumstances?
8. What helped redirect attention in the lesson’s practical example of many things breaking?
Lesson requirements: ○ videos · ○ reading · ○ quiz (80%+)