1. Differences Between Joy and Happiness
Happiness is a state of mind, joy is a mind-set
Happiness comes and goes, while joy can be constant
Happiness is dependent, while joy is independent
Happiness is conditional, while joy is unconditional

2. How does the Bible define anxiety?
“Be careful for nothing….” Anxiety means being full of care to the point of being too careful, too full of care. We are consumed by care

3. Where does anxiety come from?
It comes from our “hearts and our minds”
This means:
We can’t control it
It is directly related to our feelings and emotions
It is directly related to how we think

4. What then is the antidote to anxiety?
Paul does not say:
“Suck it up”
Be mentally stronger
Change your circumstances
He does say to:
Pray – Focus on who God is and seek Him
Make Supplication with Thanksgiving – Gratitude brings joy and fights anxiety

5. What is God’s Promise? The “Peace of God” will guard us
This peace will protect and keep anxiety, worry out
Regardless of what happens (circumstances), He will keep us
This is an “insane peace”