EPISODE · Dec 7, 2022 · 10 MIN
MID -WEEK CONVO: Advent Series Roundtable Discussion, Week 2 - "It's Time to Deal with Our Anxiety"
from The Foundry Church · host Foundry Church
In the wisdom of the church throughout Christian history, Advent has been set aside as the first season of the Christian liturgical calendar. Derived from the Latin word "adventus" and the Greek word "parousia," it means "coming" and refers to the coming of Christ. Christians recognize the four weeks of Advent as a time to anticipate the birth of the Christ child and the second coming of Christ, as well. This Advent season, as we anticipate the coming of God made flesh in Christ Jesus, we dare to relinquish control of our planned timelines, over-scheduled calendars and daily trappings and habits of life. We accept the invitation to ponder, behold, listen, dwell, abide, trust, wait and watch as God's life-altering activity of the redemption of the world takes place again in real time and space. Each week, Pastors Ray, Theresa, Luis, Kelly and Andy will unpack these themes in a roundtable discussion format. These are supplemental to the sermon series, “Watching and Waiting” and will run for the four weeks prior to Christmas Day. Week 2 - Scripture Anchor: Philippians 4:4-7 Synopsis: We watch each year as the arrival of decorations and tiny lights seems to signal to us that we are entering a season of joy..."the most wonderful time of the year." But for many of us, this season of joy can also trigger the stress and anxiety that often come along with it. There are more people who have heart attacks, strokes and pass away between Thanksgiving and New Years than any other time of the year. Grief and reminders of those who are no longer with us seem to always carry into this season. How are we to posture ourselves and give space for the Holy Spirit to speak into our anxieties at this time? Paul gives us the reminder for dealing with our anxieties, by telling us, "Rejoice always...I say again rejoice! Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God."
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In the wisdom of the church throughout Christian history, Advent has been set aside as the first season of the Christian liturgical calendar. Derived from the Latin word "adventus" and the Greek word "parousia," it means "coming" and refers to the coming of Christ. Christians recognize the four weeks of Advent as a time to anticipate the birth of the Christ child and the second coming of Christ, as well. This Advent season, as we anticipate the coming of God made flesh in Christ Jesus, we dare to relinquish control of our planned timelines, over-scheduled calendars and daily trappings and habits of life. We accept the invitation to ponder, behold, listen, dwell, abide, trust, wait and watch as God's life-altering activity of the redemption of the world takes place again in real time and space. Each week, Pastors Ray, Theresa, Luis, Kelly and Andy will unpack these themes in a roundtable discussion format. These are supplemental to the sermon series, “Watching and Waiting” and will run for the four weeks prior to Christmas Day. Week 2 - Scripture Anchor: Philippians 4:4-7 Synopsis: We watch each year as the arrival of decorations and tiny lights seems to signal to us that we are entering a season of joy..."the most wonderful time of the year." But for many of us, this season of joy can also trigger the stress and anxiety that often come along with it. There are more people who have heart attacks, strokes and pass away between Thanksgiving and New Years than any other time of the year. Grief and reminders of those who are no longer with us seem to always carry into this season. How are we to posture ourselves and give space for the Holy Spirit to speak into our anxieties at this time? Paul gives us the reminder for dealing with our anxieties, by telling us, "Rejoice always...I say again rejoice! Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God."
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