Posts Tagged ‘ Anxiety ’
casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.
1 Peter 5:7, ESV
God is not surprised by anything, so we can trust that we are safe in His hands, no matter what happens in life.
“Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing?”
Matthew 6:25, ESV
Our desires should not be for the things of this world but the goodness and glory of God. When others see us at peace in a crazy world and content with what we have, they will desire that contentment and peace. They will want the God we carry.
“Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.”
Matthew 6:34, ESV
God is with us and helping us through this life. Don’t worry. Turn to Him.
do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.
Philippians 4:6, ESV
It is okay to be concerned about things, but our concern should not become worry and anxiety. Rather, we should talk to God (pray and ask), thankfully remembering that He proved His power and faithfulness through the cross.
Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.
1 Peter 5:6-7 ESV
When we realize our need for help, we can turn to the One who has shown His love and faithfulness through the cross.
Trust His promises. Trust God.
I have started a small group series on Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7). I am sharing my notes in case anyone else wants to use them with their group. [Reminder that these are only notes!]
Matthew 5:1-2:
Jesus wants to teach the crowds: Who are they? Jewish disciples: People who understand the
Scriptures (at least to a point). Notice from 7:28 the crowds still came along, but this teaching is for His disciples.
What does “blessed” mean?
Based on the first twelve verses, blessed means realizing our own wretchedness and need for a Savior. In other words, it is becoming/being a Christian.
What was discussed last time?
Matthew 6:25:
“Therefore …”: Jesus has been leading to a point in this chapter:
Since we are focusing on God:
Matthew 6:26-32:
We get a mini-lesson on why not to worry:
Matthew 6: 33-34:
We get the reminder that we trust God alone. And what does that look like?
“Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing?”
Matthew 6:25, ESV
Our biggest concern should be the destination of our souls. Knowing Christ has redeemed us by His blood should remind us that God can obviously meet our physical needs, as well.
“Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.”
Matthew 6:34, ESV
God is in control. Let Him “worry” about the future. Trust Him for today, one step at a time.
Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad.
Proverbs 12:25, ESV
Our world is full of worries and concerns, but Christ died and rose to life again to give us hope that there is something more beyond the pain and worries.
I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in his word I hope
Psalm 130:5, ESV
Fear and anxiety melt in the presence of God, who speaks to us today through the Bible and His Church.
Trust God and His Word.
a simple man of God 