Spiritual Depression Part 7

2 Timothy 1:1-7

Fear of the Future

All stress, anxiety, worry and depression ultimately based in unbelief in God's Word. This is especially true with the future - the unknown.

• Ephesians 6 tells us to have our feet anchored into gospel
• Word of God is training for future trials
• Even though regenerate (saved), Christian is still same person with same personality, temperament and sinful cravings.
• Saved persons in Bible show continual failings, fear of future
• Deal with future fear by recalling God's past victories
• Don't look to self (focusing on self failures so future will fail) - start looking to God and His ability
• Fear is great tool of Satan - keeps one paralyzed and unable to serve, live for God in present
• Need to distinguish between preparation for future or paralysis of it and act accordingly.
• Think and act biblical regarding future, don't be controlled by it
• Matthew 6:34