Mental health impacts your faith, relationship with God and others, and your ability to fulfill God’s purpose for your life.

Mental health challenges affect a significant portion of population in the United States.

• Anxiety Disorders: Approximately 19.1% of U.S. adults experienced an anxiety disorder in the past year, with higher prevalence among females (23.4%) compared to males (14.3%). nimh.nih.gov
• Depression: In 2021, 8.3% of Americans experienced a major depressive episode, with higher rates in women (10%) than men (6%). usafacts.org
• The global mental disorder drugs market was valued at $36.77 billion in 2020 and is projected to reach $58.91 billion by 2031. globenewswire.com

Our enemy, the devil, wants to use our minds as his playing field. But God, in His infinite love and care, wants to give us peace and restoration.

OPENING SCRIPTURE:

YOU will keep in PERFECT PEACE those whose MINDS are STEADFAST, because they TRUST IN YOU. (Isaiah 26:3 NIV)

1. The Promise of Perfect Peace – when our minds are fixed on Him.
2. The Role of the Mind – We can steady our minds with worship, prayer, and the word of God.
3. Trust is the Foundation for Mental Stability – Trusting in God brings a deep sense of security,

3 anchors on how God cares about our mental health

# 1 God Is Our Source Of Peace

God is not just one source of peace, He is the only source of peace.
“I am leaving you with A GIFT—PEACE OF MIND AND HEART. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid. (John 14:27 NLT)

• Peace is a Gift.
• The word of God identifies Christ as our Prince of Peace!

“DO NOT BE ANXIOUS ABOUT ANYTHING, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And THE PEACE OF GOD, which transcends all understanding, WILL GUARD YOUR HEARTS AND YOUR MINDS in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:6-7)

• We are promised “The Peace of God”- A peace that is perfect because He is perfect
• Our anchor! THE PEACE OF GOD lives inside of you!

#2 Renew Your Mind With God’s Truth

“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)

• There is a pattern in this world that wants to rewire the way you think.
• If you believe these lies long enough your mind will be rewired to the pattern of this world.
• This transformation means that you need to rewire your mind, your thoughts based on what God says.

#3 Trust God

TRUST IN THE LORD with all your heart and LEAN not on your own understanding; in all your ways SUBMIT TO HIM, and he will make your paths straight. (Proverbs 3: 5-6 NIV)

• Trust in God starts when you lean into God. When you draw close to Him.
• You trust Him, because you can rely on Him, you can be vulnerable to Him.

#4. Seek Support And Community

“CARRY EACH OTHER’S BURDENS, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” (Galatians 6:2)

• You are not alone
• Do life in community and not in solitude

CONCLUSION

What is the Holy Spirit saying to you through this message?