3 Things I Learned When Attacking Anxiety | Shawn Johnson
Anxiety is not part of God’s plan for your life. In this message, Shawn Johnson’s teaching us how to attack anxiety and fight for the freedom God wants for each of us.
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Struggling with Mental Illness? - 00:00
The God of Hope - 01:33
Feelings of Shame - 03:32
We Can Fight Back - 05:48
Stop Blaming Yourself! - 06:34
2 Timothy 4:7 - 09:11
Your Thoughts Are Real - 12:33
A Spiritual Battle Has to Be Fought - 17:26
Fighting Anxiety and the Enemy - 20:04
The Battle Starts in the Presence of God - 21:25
Anxiety is Real - 24:21
Take Your Burdens to God - 29:11
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What helps you to be worry-free?
Prayer and worship music 🎶
Talking to God and studying Scripture.
Focus on that death has been defeated. Focus on my immortality through Christ. What can defeat me when I have the Holy Spirit? Hard, but these are strong thoughts to defeat anxiety.
Hawayu Life Church & What Helps Me 2 Be Worry-Free Is When I Pray, Reading God's Word, Listening 2 Worship Music, Call From My Friends or Those Who are Close 2 Me & Even When My Friends Call Me By Being Close 2 People & May Our Great Almighty God Bless Yu Life Church So Very Much.🙏🙏🕊️🕊️
Meditation on Biblical scriptures!
Please pray for me and my family. Free me of my anxiety and depression. Guide me. I give my life to Jesus.
God hasn’t left you.
I’ll be praying for you bud🙏🏽
Thank you Jesus for HELPING ME THRIUGH ALL MY ANXIETY & ILLNESSES
I found this sermon on Spotify as a podcast just a couple of hours ago. I was searching for ways to cope with debilitating anxiety, something that I’ve been struggling for months after a traumatic incident and like pastor shawn said, I’ve been believing that I will be stuck with this anxiety. That something is wrong with my brain, and I have to deal with it on my own, a constant war with intrusive and evil thoughts. When I clicked on this video within the first minute I was sobbing hysterically. I have never been so understood and felt so powerful in the moment knowing god is with me. I accept god in my life. I will praise him everyday. And I will use the strength he has given me to fight. Thank y’all.
This is a very powerful WORD and coming from a pastor with biblical and spiritual knowledge that lives and delt with this issue makes it even more impactful... God bless Shawn and his family 🙏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
Thanks for watching 🙏 God bless you!
You can fight back...period!✨✨✨
Jesus SETS US FREE
Keep CLOSE TO ME I NEED YOUR GUIDANCE YOUR HOPE & FORGIVENESS
Please pray for me and my family. We all got Covid-19 on Saturday. I know that Jesus will heal us.
How are you all doing?
God bless you forever dear friend
I am giving my life to Jesus Amen🙏
We’re so excited for you, JAT! Choosing to follow Jesus is the best decision you will ever make. Let us know about your decision here by going to go2.lc/ytsalvation. We want to celebrate this decision with you as well as answer questions you may have about your next steps as you begin your relationship with God. We’d also love to invite you to Life.Church Online! 90+ services are available throughout the week, so you’ll always be able to find a time that fits your schedule. During services, we have live Host Team Leaders who can answer questions, pray for you, and chat one-on-one. We hope to see you there! live.life.church Jenn, Team LC
Please pray for my anxiety and depression and free from this illness so I can be present for me and my daughter. I appreciate you.
The church is my HOSPITAL
What a beautiful message. Choosing Jesus was the best decision I have ever made. Bless you all. ❤️🙏🏼
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AMÉN tell the truth the church is a hospital for the sick , the loss , and the those that have walked away from the faith .
I'm a FIGHTER THANK YOU JESUS
Happy Father's Day to Pastor Craig and all the father's, all Life Church location, enjoy your day, God Bless 🙏
God bless you too ❤️
Life Church thank you so much for this message. I dealed with anxiety a few years ago, it was childhood depression that needed to be healed. It was a season that God kept reminding me about the times that I was bullied… I started wondering why… I realized God wanted to heal me and He indeed healed me. Now the anxiety started to come back (from other causes) I needed this message so much, I know that God healed me one time trough prayers and He will do it again. For anyone that is going trough similar situation, remember, we can fight back!
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I`m choosing to follow Jesus and I `m going my life to Jesus. Amen
We’re so excited for you, Angela T! Choosing to follow Jesus is the best decision you will ever make. Let us know about your decision here by going to go2.lc/ytsalvation. We want to celebrate this decision with you as well as answer questions you may have about your next steps as you begin your relationship with God. We’d also love to invite you to Life.Church Online! 90+ services are available throughout the week, so you’ll always be able to find a time that fits your schedule. During services, we have live Host Team Leaders who can answer questions, pray for you, and chat one-on-one. We hope to see you there! live.life.church - Meli, Team LC
I choose to follow Jesus!
Hello please pray for me and my family. We were informed back in February that my wife has stage 4 breast cancer. Due to this my anxiety and panic attacks have come back. I pray everyday and now because of this video I can fight back. Thank you so much.
Father God, We praise You for Who You are! You are Holy, high and lifted up, and worthy of all of our praise! Please surround this precious family with Your loving Presence especially during this time of need. I pray that they will feel Your ultimate Peace. First I pray for healing in the name of Jesus. Lord, we know You can. Please help them to remember that You are Sovereign, and to keep their eyes focused on You. In Jesus' name, Amen Proverbs 3:5 NIV Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. Keli - Team LC "Whoever finds God, finds life!"
😊 happy father's day to all dads
What an amazing testimony. Now more than ever this word this testimony is needed. Thank you Father for speaking to your people through this message. Amen
Hallelujah! ❤️ Yes, Amen! Thanks so much, Stef! Keli - Team LC "Whoever finds God, finds life!"
Thank you for such a powerful message, thank God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit for people who share like this, Amen 🙏 ❤
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Thank you Pastor Greg and Pastor Shawn, ♥️🙏🏼🤗♥️🙏🏼💝🙏🏼
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Im giving my life to Jesus.
We’re so excited for you, Gus Perino! Choosing to follow Jesus is the best decision you will ever make. Let us know about your decision here by going to go2.lc/youtubesalvation We want to celebrate this decision with you as well as answer questions you may have about your next steps as you begin your relationship with God. We’d also love to invite you to Life.Church Online! 90+ services are available throughout the week, so you’ll always be able to find a time that fits your schedule. During services, we have live Host Team Leaders who can answer questions, pray for you, and chat one-on-one. We hope to see you there! live.life.church Keli - Team LC ”Whoever finds God, finds life!”
I enjoyed this message as someone who struggles with anxiety time to time. Amen 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
Don’t over think, Pray. 🙏
I’m choosing to follow Jesus
We’re so excited for you, Oz The Nomad! Choosing to follow Jesus is the best decision you will ever make. Let us know about your decision here by going to go2.lc/ytsalvation. We want to celebrate this decision with you as well as answer questions you may have about your next steps as you begin your relationship with God. We’d also love to invite you to Life.Church Online! 90+ services are available throughout the week, so you’ll always be able to find a time that fits your schedule. During services, we have live Host Team Leaders who can answer questions, pray for you, and chat one-on-one. We hope to see you there! live.life.church Keli - Team LC "Whoever finds God, finds life!"
What ever I need I need Jesus I need healing I need sleep rested and I need grace I am looking up I am not give give up lead me lord guide lord show me my next steps I like the idea take 30 days every day play music and and worship god with out interruptions thank you for that tool amen 🙏
Look what God has done...period!🐞🧖🐞🧖🐞🧖
Thank You For That Most Powerful Message We Don’t Need Eloquent Words To Fight This Battle We Need The Heart Felt Truth And You Brought It And Spoke It Well Keep On Fighting The Good Fight I Was So Blessed And Up Lifted 👏👏👏👏👏I’m Praying For You And Your Family Paster Shawn We Need You Amen 🙏
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Thank You for being real. Sincere and humble. Praise God Much needed God Bless Your Journey 🙏
God bless you too ❤️
Please pray for me!! I need healing and I am going to do this praying and music. May I win many people to the Lord.
🙏 God we pray that Becky will heal from anxiety and be a bold witness for You to others who are struggling. Amen. We created a guide to working through anxiety that’s full of encouragement and resources. You can check it out here: go2.lc/findpeace SM - Team LC
I usually do not comment but this message has really touched me, as I can totally relate to what the pastor is sharing. God bless him and Life Church.
Please Lord I don't need to be in trapped Thank you Jesus
I related to this message so much! Moved me to tears! I absolutely loved today's message! And all the others of course 🥰
I came on the right time to thia video 😭🙌🏾🙏🏾thank you Jesus , i needed to hear this
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Amen praise his powerful name.
Thank you for this message, it's so well timed. I'm seeing my case worker in the morning about an abusive relationship. Sometimes the situation can feel so hopeless in so many complicated ways. Jesus has walked me through each step. I think you just helped me from feeling totally hopeless and lost, thank you so much.
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Loved this sermon and your honesty and your courage. Praise Jesus Christ.
Thank you! We’d love to invite you to Life.Church Online. 90+ services are available throughout the week, so you’ll always be able to find a time that fits your schedule. We hope to see you there! live.life.church SM - Team LC
Thank you Pastor Johnson and Pastor Groeschel for the message! I am not christian and not planning to become one, but I believe in God and your sermons inspire and guide me.
Thank you for joining us! We are so grateful that you are here and overjoyed that you found guidance in this message! If you ever want to talk about what following Jesus looks like, let us know and we would be more than happy to chat with you:) Again, thank you for following along with us! We are thankful for you :) Stevie - Team LC
Amen!! Thank you Pastor Shawn for the word, please pray for me and my family 🙏❤️🇧🇸
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Enjoyed your sermon about fighting back against the enemy and going into the spiritual part of the battle by being in God's presence. Really awesome that turning on the worship music & staying in prayer for 30 minutes each day changed things where you eventually stopped having those panic attacks. Also, the reference from the 27:00 mark about artillery to take into your week...🙂 I.e. The promises straight from God about what happens in our lives when we decide to fight by getting in His presence: Peace - Philippians 4:6-7 6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Joy - Psalm 16:11 11 You have made known to me the path of life; You will fill me with joy in Your presence, with eternal pleasures at Your right hand. Rest - Exodus 33:14 14 And the LORD answered, “My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.” Confidence - Jeremiah 17:7 7 But blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in Him. Guidance - Exodus 15:13 13 With loving devotion You will lead the people You have redeemed; with Your strength You will guide them to Your holy dwelling. Protection - Psalm 5:11 11 But let all who take refuge in You rejoice; let them ever shout for joy. May You shelter them, that those who love Your name may rejoice in You. & Isaiah 41:10 10 Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My right hand of righteousness. Power - Joshua 1:9 9 Have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” & Ephesians 3:20 20 Now to Him who is able to do so much more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us, 21 to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen. 🙏
I need prayer to stay in the Bible and let him keep spirits of anxiety and fear, sadness, hopeless and helplessness to stay in the pit of hell. To stand firm in my faith that Jesus has everything in his hands.
We’re praying God brings hope and peace in your life in the days ahead. If you’re interested in learning more about how you can connect with God’s peace, this is a great place to start: finds.life.church/tag/hope/ Brooke - Team LC
I know to BE STRONG ENOUGH BECAUSE JESUS PROMISE ME THIS
I needed this! Thank you Jesus! Perfect timing!
Amen, thank you for joining us!
I am suffering with anxiety and depression now and I need God in my life
Thank you for sharing some of your story and being so honest about the anxiety you’re feeling. We created a guide to working through anxiety that’s full of encouragement and resources. You can check it out here: go2.lc/findpeace SM - Team LC
Thank you Jesus
Thanks Guest Pst. Shawn Johnson of Red Rocks Church *4 This Powerful, Blessful, Deep Sermon on "3 Things I Learned When Attacking Anxiety!" Where The 3 Things I Have Learnt When Attacking Anxiety are:- 1. We Can Fight Back !, 2. There's a Spiritual Battle 2 Be Fought & 3. The Battle Starts In The Presence of Our God Where We Should Be Anxious 4 Nothing But Thru Prayers & Supplications With Thanksgiving, Let Our Requests Be Made Known 2 God & We Must Cast Our Cares Upon Him 4 He Cares 4 Us Written In Philippians 4:6 & 1st Peter 5:7 4 I Have Been Blessed Powerfully By Pst. Shawn Johnson* & God Bless Guest Pst. Shawn Johnson of Red Rocks Church, Pst. Craig Groeschel & Life Church So Very Much & May He Always Lead Yu.🙏🙏🕊️🕊️🕊️
This is so encouraging sermon 👏 I too struggle daily with anxiety and depression and shame. Thank you 😊
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Please pray for my husband's struggle with drug addiction and anxiety, only our Lord Jesus can free him. Thank you and God bless you 🙏💚
🙏Praying for your husband Ingrid! As your loved one struggles with addiction, we want you to know we’re here for you. If you’re looking for encouragement or wisdom for supporting your loved one during this time, you can find valuable advice here: finds.life.church/tag/addiction/ SM - Team LC
Jesus I ask for healing.....thank you
Powerful! Thank you for being a vessel for God’s word! I appreciate your authenticity! Especially as a pastor!
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Thank you for letting me know it’s okay to be messed up!
Am choosing I give my love to you 🙏 and cast all my anxiety and depression and panic attacks in to your hands and trust u more amen 🙏
"Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you (1 Peter 5:7 NLT)." 💙
*HAPPY FATHER'S DAY to the man above♥️*
LOL I had a "GET IN THE CAR" moment with my Midwestern farmer dad & the bus driver! That Volkswagen diesel Rabbit never went so fast!!! All I heard from the bus driver (once we caught him) was "Yes Sir, Yes Sir..." What a wonderful memory of my protective dad! And a great example of my Heavely Daddy & His fierce love for me!
lol! Thank you for sharing that story with us. - Meli, Team LC
Prayers are needed for our family. My mother battles depression terribly. It's always been a struggle between us two because I don't understand. Prayers for relationship restoration and healing for her. Also my father has stage 4 lung/brain cancer. He's declining quickly and my stepmother is lost. He's done everything in their relationship for 31 years, so prayers for healing to him and no pain, then prayers for her for strength. Thank you 💙
God, we pray for Desert Frye’s loved ones. Prayer for healing, restoration and peace. Send people into their path who will show them how much You love them. Help them to see and understand the truth of who You are and how much they need You. In Jesus’ name, amen. SM - Team LC
We are covering you and your family in prayers. Lord, be close to them in this time and bring your peace. Brooke - Team LC
Thank you Shawn Johnson and Life Church!
i needed this message so badly. i have had so much stress dumped on me and fear and the anxiety i have is so extreme it actually is making me afraid to sleep. i am not able to get help right now but plan to soon. i dont know how to even express what i want to say right now but i needed this message
Thank you for sharing some of your story and being so honest about the anxiety you’re feeling. We created a guide to working through anxiety that’s full of encouragement and resources. You can check it out here: go2.lc/findpeace SM - Team LC
How are you brother?
Thank you so much. I'm dealing with it now and your realness and openess has made alot of different in my life. Thanks for being honest. You save my life.
Your always with me
He has some good points What works for one person doesn't work for another. Prayers do work and sometimes they are answered fast, sometimes slow and sometimes we don't get the answer we want. I believe we all have times that we think we can't make it through another day or even care if we do. We can't let the devil in. Don't keep those feelings bottled up, it makes it worse. Different things work for different people. Some people need medication some people just need to talk to someone. You can have strong faith but until time heals the pain you will still have these days to deal with.
I needed this and I need prayers I feel as more and more I struggle with these problems in my life I run in the opposite direction of the Lord this is something that I needed to hear to fight back!!
God, thank You for the work You're doing in the life of Princeten Harris right now. Thank You for bringing them this message and for the encouragement that's come along with it. Help them to lean on You and trust You as they navigate the problems they're facing in life right now. In Jesus' name, amen. - LK, Team LC
I need prayer for financial help. I am burdened with stress over how I’m going to pay. My bills. This message was so powerful for me. ty life church. Please pray for me. Ty Shawn for your message
God I needed this bless you
Amen!! I needed this!
I surrender, I choose to follow Jesus.
We’re so excited for you, Patriot Frog! Choosing to follow Jesus is the best decision you will ever make. Let us know about your decision here by going to go2.lc/ytsalvation. We want to celebrate this decision with you as well as answer questions you may have about your next steps as you begin your relationship with God. We’d also love to invite you to Life.Church Online! 90+ services are available throughout the week, so you’ll always be able to find a time that fits your schedule. During services, we have live Host Team Leaders who can answer questions, pray for you, and chat one-on-one. We hope to see you there! live.life.church Jas - Team LC
I was here for this. 🔥
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Hallelujaaah 👏 👏 👏 Glory to our Most High God 🙌 🙏
Thank you
Thank you for this message.
I want you guys at life Chruch to Know that it was this channel that was one of the things that God Used to save me from my lukewarm life so thank you All God Bless you all I love you Guys my brothers and sisters
Thank you for sharing this word
What an incredible testimony!! Amen love in Christ from SA 🇿🇦
Very relevant message today. Anxiety and Depression is running rampant in our Country today, Hospitals are overflowing with people suffering from these illnesses. Thank you!
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Thank you for such a great message thank you thank you I needed it I need it
Great sermon 🙌🏼
Thank you for this message. It was a God send for me. I have severe anxiety and multiple panic attacks daily which has been debilitating my life. Please pray for me.
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Beautiful message today. Thank you 🙏🏼 ❤️
Thanks you for this video.
This message was very helpful - thank you ✝️❤️🙏
God thank you I needed this I’m struggling every day
Good video tyvm we all must do our part and spread the good news be bold be brave be humble
“Didn’t even have the energy to return a text”felt that one 💔🙏🏼
So powerful God is good 🙌🏾
Thank you for being SO HONEST. Wow this is amazing. Earlier today I was giving Raw real word and this is totally insync 🙌🤙🌻 aaah if we sat down we would have the most amazing conversation!
Great message today!
I’m reading your book Pastor Shawn. I really do hope and pray I can get free from these chains of anxiety and depression. I feel like my time here on earth is slowly coming to an end 😞 I wish I had the money to check myself in that 7 week help. I just feel so alone and lonely.
Thank you opening up about the depression you’re facing right now. We want you to know that we’re here for you, and we want to connect you with resources that can help you during this time. If you’re looking for encouragement, this is a good place to start: finds.life.church/tag/depression/ Heres some resources for anxiety as well! We really do hope that these can help you in this time❤️ go2.lc/findpeace Stevie - Team LC
Amen and 🙏🏻 Amen and 🙏🏻 Amen‼️ 🙏🏻 🙌 👏 ❤
Pray for me please So much I have going on Thank you pastor fir your words
Nicki, if you'd like to talk to someone about what you're going through, head to Life.Church Online at live.life.church. During services, we have live Host Team Leaders who can pray for you and chat one-on-one. - LK, Team LC
Thank you Pastor Shawn. Another awesome message.Thank you for being so transparent and real about your struggles. That encourages me with my struggles. God is using you in such a powerful way.
Please pray for me . I work with children at risk in Cambodia and need constant prayer for strength and wisdom and that I would constantly using Gods strength. Gods in control and I don't need to worry because its through Him that this ministry works its too heavy for my to do in my own strength.
🙏 Praying for your strength as your faithfully serve the position you are in🙌 Stevie - Team LC
WOW!!!!! What an incredible story and message. Thank you for sharing Pastor Shawn.
Incredibly powerful and practical word. Honest and helpful
Thank you! I needed this! 🙌
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Amen to all the prayers. Great message! Thank you.
God bless you!
Joshua 1:9 The verse I hold onto for years as I was going home from work in darkness both literally and spiritually
❤️ Such a great verse to cling to in those times 🙂 Stevie - Team LC
So powerful 👏 When at 12:50 you looked right at us and spoke,it was like you were speaking me.
Love you guys thanks for this
@Rouge one, Thx for sharing that! ❤️
Please pray for me 🙏 I suffer from depression and anxiety. In Jesus Name Amen 🙏
Lord we lift up Robin to You trusting that You not only see her, but that You care for everything she is feeling. We ask for You to give her peace and the right community around her as she faces this anxiety. We ask that in the hardest moments of anxiety and panic, You remind her of Your steadiness and power. In Jesus' name, amen. Thank you for sharing some of your story and being so honest about what you’re feeling. We created a guide to working through anxiety that’s full of encouragement and resources. You can check it out here: go2.lc/findpeace
I feel this right now.. I don't know how much more I can handle. I don't want to keep thinking about checking out. But I just want to be with God.. please pray for me 🙏 Thank you
Hello Kari. Thank you opening up about the anxiety & depression you’re facing right now. We want you to know that we’re here for you. If your symptoms are getting in the way of daily functioning in the areas of work, sleep, health, or other parts of your life, it’s best to talk to your doctor or a professional counselor. Contacting the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 can also be a great place to start. I’d be honored to pray for you. Lord we pray that you would let Kari know how much you love her. Let her know that you’re with her Lord & that you’ll never leave her nor forsake her. Let her know that with you Lord you are never without hope. Bless her with your strength, comfort, & peace. Thank you. In the name of Jesus we pray. Amen. Tamala-Psalms 37:3 Trust God & Do Good
If you are interested in connecting with one of our pastors please let us know by filling out this form -- go2.lc/careform God bless you Kari. Tamala ❤️