19/05/2025
SPECIAL SUNDAY GLOBAL BROADCAST
SUNDAY 18TH MAY,2025
~PASTOR ERIC AJARI
OVERCOMING ANXIETY,
GUILT & DEPRESSION
A Youth Focused Perspective on Real
Struggles & Reliable Solutions
Introduction: Real Struggles,
Reliable Solutions
Ancient and Modern Struggles
Anxiety, guilt, and depression are not new problems; even Elijah once prayed to die (1 Kings 19:4).
Global Impact
Over 300 million people worldwide suffer from depression and anxiety, according to WHO.
You Are Not Alone
More importantly, you are not without help.
"God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble" (Psalm 46:1).
The Anxiety Challenge
Philippians 4:6
What is Anxiety?
Anxiety is intense, excessive and persistent worry and fear about everyday situations. It feels like a mental alarm going off non-stop. It's when your body reacts like there's danger—even when there isn't.
Common Anxieties
* Heart pounding before an exam or a presentation
* Restlessness before a big contract or interview
* Trouble sleeping after being jilted by someone you trusted
* Sweaty palms and shaky hands when thinking about the future
Causes, Consequences & Solutions for Anxiety
Causes
* Fear of failure, rejection, and harassment, illness
* Pressure to meet expectations of low self esteem (I am ugly and inadequate)
* Broken trust and substance use
Consequences
Anxiety triggers the amygdala, flooding the body with stress chemicals causing loss of focus, fatigue, chest pain, and poor sleep.
Overcoming Anxiety
* No lasting human or scientific therapy from apps, music, or even therapy alone
* But God's peace is available (Matt 6:25 - 34)
* Trust in God ("I can do all things through Christ" Phil 4:13. Physical rest
* Adequate and prayerful preparation for (interview, presentation, wedding, etc)
The Guilt Syndrome
Romans 8:1
Understanding Guilt
A feeling of deserving blame for a real or imagined offense.
An alarm by our conscience accurately or not about violating a moral standard. Our conscienc
