29 | 1 Thessalonians 5

Scripture:

Primary Text: 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 

Supplemental Text: 1 Peter 5:5-11; Luke 10:38-42; Isaiah 43:1-4 

Observations & Applications:

Read 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24

Look up the definition of “sanctify.” 

How does God sanctify you through and through? 

Read 1 Peter 5:5-11 

What does it look like for you when you carry your anxiety? 

How do you “cast your anxiety” on Jesus? 

What commands are given to us in verses 8-9?

What promise is there to claim in verse 10? 

Prayer:

God, we don’t want to submit to our circumstances, but we want to submit to You, the One who controls our circumstances. We cast our anxieties on You. Thank you for caring for us.  

Key Word:

Sanctify – to be set apart or declare as holy.  

Resources: 

Mental Health Resources

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