Living A life Free Of Worry (1)

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1. PART 1
2. 31 “So don’t worry about these things, saying, ‘What will we eat? What will we drink? What will we wear?” MATTHEW 6:31 NLT
3. 32 “These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers, but your heavenly Father already knows all your needs” MATTHEW 6:32 NLT
4. 33 “Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and He will give you everything you need.” MATTHEW 6:33 NLT
5. 34 “So don’t worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today’s trouble is enough for today.” MATTHEW 6:34 NLT
6. WORRY… Devil’s greatest weapons
7. Worry is one of the Devil’s greatest weapons, it will steal your joy, steal contentment, steal your happiness.
8. And we become so wrapped up in worry about tomorrow, worry about yesterday, that we never find peace today.
9. What is ridiculous is that so often we worry about things that never happen.
10. 40% of the time we worry about the things that will never happen
11. 30% concern on things that can’t be changed
12. 12% centers on criticism, mostly untrue, made by people who feel inferior
13. 10% relates to health which worsens when you worry
14. And only 8% are legitimate concerns which you can do something about
15. Worry is like putting your car in neutral and revving the engine.
16. Worry is like putting your car in neutral and revving the engine.
17. It burns oil and gas and is hard on the engine and it really doesn’t get anywhere.
18. Worry is like that, and it’s very serious and very common.
20. When we TRUST GOD we DO NOT WORRY
21. And when worry we don’t trust God.
22. Worry says, “ I’ve got problem and I don’t think God can take care of me through it”
23. “ I’ve got problem and I don’t think God can take care of me through it” -Worry
24. 7 “Give all your worries and cares to God, for He cares about you.” 1 PETER 5:7 NLT
25. Carrying your worries, stress, and daily struggles by yourself
26. Shows that YOU have not trusted God fully with your life
27. It takes humility, however, to recognize that God cares, to admit your need, and to let others in God’s family help you.
28. Sometimes we think that struggles cause by our own sin and foolishness are not God’s concern.
29. But when we turn to God for repentance, He will bear the weight even those struggles.
30. LETTING GOD have your anxieties calls for action, not passivity
31. Don’t submit to circumstances but to the Lord, who is able to control circumstances.
32. DON’T SUBMIT to circumstances BUT TO THE LORD
33. 25 “That is why I tell you not to worry about everyday life— whether you have enough food and drink, or enough clothes to wear.” MATTHEW 6:25 NLT
34. 25 “Isn’t life more than food, and your body more than clothing?” MATTHEW 6:25 NLT
35. Because of all the effects of worry, Jesus tells us not to worry about those needs that God promises to supply.
36. Worry may damage your health, disrupt your productivity, reduce your ability to trust God.
37. How many Ill effects you are experiencing?
38. Here’s the difference between worry and genuine concern- worry immobilizes, but concern moves you to action.
39. WORRY CONCERN IMMOBILIZES MOVES YOU TO ACTION
41. Worry will sour our mood and eventually stifle our relationship with God and others.
42. Giving up the debilitating influence of worry is one big step toward a life well-lived.
43. 19 “Even when bad things happen to the good and godly ones, the Lord will save them and not let them be defeated by what they face.” PSALMS 34:19 TPT
44. We often wish we could escape worries and troubles, sorrow and failure, even the small daily frustrations that constantly wear us down.
45. God promises to be close to the broken-hearted
46. To be source of power, courage and wisdom, helping us through our problems.
47. When worries and trouble strikes, don’t get frustrated with God.
48. When worries and trouble strikes, don’t get frustrated with God.
49. Instead, admit that you need God’s help and thank Him for being by your side.
50. 1 “God, you’re such a safe and powerful place to find refuge! You’re a proven help in time of trouble— PSALMS 46:1 TPT
51. 1 “more than enough and always available whenever I need you.” PSALMS 46:1 TPT
52. The psalmist says that even if the world were to end, we should not fear.
53. In the face of utter destruction, the writer expressed a quiet confidence in God’s ability to save him.
54. It seems impossible to consider the end of the world without becoming consumed by fear.
55. But the Bible is clear. God is our refuge even in the midst of total destruction.
56. But the Bible is clear. God is our refuge even in the midst of total destruction.
57. HE IS NOT merely a temporary retreat,
58. He is our ETERNAL REFUGE and can provide STRENGTH in any circumstances.
59. WORRYING is feeling uneasy or being OVERLY CONCERNED about a situation or problem
62. With excessive worrying, your mind and body go into overdrive as you constantly focus on "what might happen."
63. If it sticks around long enough, something as small as a nagging concern in the back of your mind can affect your heart.
65. It can make you more likely to have high blood pressure, a heart attack, or a stroke.
66. Higher levels of anxiety can trigger those stress hormones that make your heart beat faster and harder.
67. 20 “My son, give attention to my words; incline your ear to my sayings.” PROVERBS 4:20 NKJV
68. 21 “Do not let them depart from your eyes; keep them in the midst of your heart;” PROVERBS 4:21 NKJV
69. 22 “For they are life to those who find them, and health to all their flesh.” PROVERBS 4:22 NKJV
70. 7 “Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and depart from evil.” PROVERBS 3:7 NKJV
71. 8 “It will be health to your flesh, and strength to your bones.” PROVERBS 3:8 NKJV
72. 19 “Then they cried out to the Lord in their trouble, and He saved them out of their distresses.” PSALMS 107:19 NKJV
73. 20 “He sent His word and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions.” PSALMS 107:20 NKJV
74. Studies are linking more and more modern diseases to epidemic of deadly emotions in our culture, mental stress has replaced bacteria.
75. A great percentage of illness in some way related to worry and anxiety, the number one killer in America is heart disease.
76. A great percentage of illness in some way related to worry and anxiety, the number one killer in America is heart disease.
77. 38% of all deaths are heart related and many of those are related to hypertension, high blood pressure and anxiety.
79. we get so worried about things that consume us and we miss opportunities that God has placed before us to impact people with our faith,
80. or we impact them negatively because our worries exhibit a lack of faith.
81. 11 “So we keep on praying for you, asking our God to enable you to live a life worthy of His call.” 2 THESSALONIANS 1:11 NLT
82. 11 “May He give you the power to accomplish all the good things your faith prompts you to do.” 2 THESSALONIANS 1:11 NLT
83. As believers, our calling from God is to BECOME LIKE Christ
84. This is a gradual, lifelong process that will be completed when we see Christ face to face, for the mean time our walk of faith should be a witness to all the people around us.
85. 8 “For once you were full of darkness, but now you have light from the Lord. So live as people of light!” EPHESIANS 5:8 NLT
86. 9 “For this light within you produces only what is good and right and true.” EPHESIANS 5:9 NLT
87. As people who have light from the Lord, OUR ACTIONS should reflect our faith
88. We should live above reproach morally so that we reflect God’s goodness to others.
89. 14 “Do everything without complaining and arguing,” PHILIPPIANS 2:14 NLT
90. 15 “So that no one can criticize you. Live clean, innocent lives as children of God, ..” PHILIPPIANS 2:15 NLT
91. 15 “Shining like bright lights in a world full of crooked and perverse people.” PHILIPPIANS 2:15 NLT
92. Our lives should be characterized by moral purity, patience, and peacefulness, so that we shine brightly in a dark and deprived world.
93. A TRANSFORMED LIFE is an effective witness to the power of God’s Word
94. CONCLUSION CONCLUSION 4
96. Jesus offers a simple test
97. Can WORRY add a single hour to your life?
99. No. In fact, worry will most likely subtract hours from it instead.
100. WORRY has no productive value
101. Worry is an indicator of our level of faith and trust in God.
102. Worry is an indicator of our level of faith and trust in God.
103. “I'm not sure God will do anything about my situation” -Worry
104. Whenever we choose to worry about something, we are in effect saying, "I'm not sure God will do anything about my situation."
105. Once we identify worry as a lack of trust, then we can turn it over to God.
106. TRUST FOR FAITH is the essential ingredient in an authentic relationship with Jesus
107. Putting our future in His hands — all of our future — is the mark of a TRUE DISCIPLE