Scripture – Matthew 6:25-34
Intro:
It’s easy, it’s straightforward, it’s simple, & it works!! This may sound similar to most tv ads we see that are all pretty much lies & all have a catch to them. This is not a lie, but there is one catch & tiny requirement. I’ll save that for the end of this post though, because I’m about to share the secret with you.
Jesus spoke & told us the 8 things we needed to hear & remember in order to cure our anxiety:
1.Do not be worried about your life.
2.If birds, who do not work for their food, do anything to produce it, or store food, are fed everyday by God then why do you worry? Birds rely on God each day to feed them. Are you not worth much more than a bird? God will provide for you each day.
3.Does worrying give you the ability to add a single hour to your life? Does anything good come from worrying? Does it give you the ability to change something that God is in control of? Let go of the worry & give God the reigns.
4.If God clothes even the grass, why would He not care more about clothing you?
5.Do not worry about all the things you need, because your Heavenly Father already knows all the things you need.
6.Seek first the kingdom of God & His righteousness, & all these things will be given to you.
7.Do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will take care of it’s self. Whether you worry or not what is going to happen tomorrow is still going to happen.
8. You will have different troubles each day that are out of your control. Don’t worry about them because God is in control.
Discussion –
Can it really be that simple to just not worry? It is! Wanna know the catch I talked about earlier? It’s trust. It can be difficult to let go, take a step back, & give God complete control over your life. As humans we feel the need to be in control of everyone & everything. We have to realize we aren’t qualified for this position. The only one who meets all the requirements for this job is God. He has a plan for each one of our lives. A plan that’s not humanly possible for us to comprehend. That’s where the trust comes in. If we give our lives to God, do the things He asks of us, & go where He tells us to go we don’t have to worry. Coming from someone who personally struggles with anxiety I can honestly say it makes you feel completely out of control of your life. It feels like the hardest thing in the world to deal with & like there isn’t a cure or end to it. It is simple tho. Let go & let God.
Prayer –
“Dear Lord, I come to you today in total surrender. I lift up my arms & give my whole self to you. Place me where I need to be. Let your will be done in my life. I’m placing all my trust in you. Take away all my worries & unnecessary anxiety. Let me be filled with peace & happiness instead. I am safe in your hands, Lord. Let me to seek you first above everything else & know that I will be cared for in every possible way. Thank you for all that you do for me, even tho I am undeserving of it. In Jesus name I pray, Amen.” ~ BlessedBabe
Blessed Babe 