In this engaging episode of the podcast, host Carrie Hurley leads a devotional focused on Philippians 4:6, emphasizing the importance of replacing worry with prayer. Drawing creative parallels between family dynamics and characters from Winnie the Pooh, she showcases how each member embodies unique traits that can contribute to a nurturing environment.   Carrie offers practical guidance for overcoming anxiety by acknowledging worries and actively choosing to pray, referencing Hebrews 4:16 to encourage listeners to approach God boldly. To support this transformation, she suggests specific action steps, such as setting goals, developing plans, and finding accountability partners.   The episode concludes with a heartfelt prayer, an invitation to share personal strategies for managing worry, and details about the free mini-course "Fix Your Focus," encouraging listeners to join the Rise Up Community and harness their spiritual strength.   Devotional Introduction (00:03 - 00:35)

• Host Carrie Hurley introduces the Monday devotional
• Focus on Philippians 4:6
• Verse: "Don't worry about anything. Instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need and thank him for all he has done."

Family Comparison to Winnie the Pooh (00:35 - 01:19)

• Carrie compares family members to Winnie the Pooh characters

Addressing Worry (01:19 - 02:54)

• Scripture instructs to exchange worry for prayer
• Can't eliminate bad habits, only replace with good ones
• Paul's instruction: Acknowledge worry, then choose to pray
• Hebrews 4:16 referenced: Coming boldly to God's throne
• 21 days to cultivate a new habit, 67 days to eliminate old one

Action Plan for Changing Habits (02:54 - 04:14)

• Write down the goal to stop worrying and pray about everything
• Set a target date
• Break down into steps to create a plan
• Suggestions: Get an accountability partner, write worries as prayers
• Carrie offers encouragement and support

Prayer and Encouragement (04:14 - 05:56)

• Carrie prays for listeners to bring worries to God
• Asks listeners to share their strategies for combating worry
• Mentions free mini-course "Fix your Focus" on Philippians 4:8
• Invites listeners to join the Rise Up Community
• Reminds listeners of their power in the Kingdom of Heaven because they are Children of the King

 

Action items

• Write down the goal to stop worrying and pray about everything (02:54)
• Set a target date for achieving the goal (03:29)
• Develop a plan with steps to reach the goal (03:42)
• Consider getting an accountability partner (03:46)
• Share strategies for combating worry in comments or DM (04:48)
• Join the free Rise Up Community for access to 'Fix your Focus' course (05:18)

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