Worry + Anxiety
Life wasn’t meant to be ruled by worry. When anxiety tightens its grip, even simple moments can feel overwhelming. Your heart races, your mind spins, and peace feels out of reach. But you weren’t designed to carry this weight alone. Whether you’re facing occasional worries or living with constant anxiety, there’s hope. Join us as we discover how to find calm in the chaos and step into the freedom that awaits when we bring our fears to Jesus.
The reality is stark: anxiety rates have tripled since 2020, with 70% of teens and young adults reporting anxiety as a major problem in their lives. We’re seeing unprecedented levels of worry affecting our families, friends, and communities. This January, join us for Weeds In My Garden, where we’ll break the silence around anxiety and discover practical tools for finding peace. Whether you’re personally struggling or supporting someone who is, you’ll find understanding, hope, and a community ready to walk alongside you. Because at Eastside, we believe no one should face anxiety alone.
If you find yourself or a loved one struggling with anxiety, check out these resources our team has collected, including support groups, counseling, books, meditations, and more. Don’t forget to bookmark this page – we’ll be adding new resources and tools each week to support you and your loved ones throughout this series.
It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery. |
Galatians 5:1 | NIV
But he was pierced for our rebellion, crushed for our sins. He was beaten so we could be whole. He was whipped so we could be healed.
Isaiah 53:5 NLT
In him and through faith in him we may approach God with freedom and confidence. I ask you, therefore, not to be discouraged because of my sufferings for you, which are your glory.
Ephesians 3:12-13 | NIV
Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will
Romans 12:2 | NIV
Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.
Proverbs 4:23 | NIV
Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things
Philippians 4:8 | NIV
The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing
Zephaniah 3:17 | NIV
We are designed to live in community with others, and we have a variety of support groups at Eastside Christian Church. These groups are here to help you with issues that are weighing you down or during a season of transition.
CLICK HERE to find the right group for you.
Trade Your Cares For Calm, by Max Lucado
The Rest of God, by Mark Buchanan
Sacred Rest, by Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith
UnCaged: Released To Live In The Promises Of God, by Jud Wilhite
The Importance of Therapy By John Mark Comer
Nervous? Tense? Paralyzed by worries? You weren’t created to exist in a constant state of anxiety. It drains your joy and leaves you stressed, burned out, and exhausted. Your purpose isn’t living in fear. Step boldly into the peace you’ll find when you’re Anxious for Nothing.
Dr. Paul Alexander the President of Hope International University, shares some practical tips on dealing with depression and anxiety. Let’s stop “faking fine” and have a life-giving dialogue.
Remind yourself daily of the truth
Choose some scriptures that really speak to you and fight against the specific lie that tends to creep up in your life. Make it the wallpaper on your home screen on your phone, or write it on an index card and put it in your back pocket or tape it to your monitor. Right click to save one of these images as your phone wallpaper.
