“Living Without Worry” Spiritual Healing “Living Without Worry”

“Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food and the body more important than clothes? Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life? And why do you worry about clothes? See how the lilies of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these.

“If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you, O you of little faith? So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” Matthew 6:25-34 NIV

Why do we Worry? What studies have revealed 40% of all worries are about things that never happen 30% of worries are about things in the past we can’t change 12% are needless worries about health issues 10% of worries focus on petty, miscellaneous problems Only 8% of all worries are actually legitimate concerns

Why do we Worry? Really there is only ONE worry that is warranted Are you right with God? – Hebrews 9:27; 10:26-31; 2 Corinthians 5:10 ALL other worries are unnecessary and unwarranted – Romans 8:28

The Problem with Worry It’s bad for our health Worry can actually make us physically ill – Psalm 32:1-7 It can lead to depression and even suicidal tendencies

The Problem with Worry It robs us of our joy Worry is a miserable feeling It’s impossible to enjoy life as God intended when you’re constantly worrying – Psalm 51:1-12

The Problem with Worry It demonstrates a lack of faith in God Worry is inconsistent with faith – Matthew 6:30 Worry hinders us from doing the will of God – Matthew 10:28

God’s Plan for Living Without Worry Stop worrying Don’t do it! Period! – Matthew 6:25, 31, 34 Jesus gives 3 arguments why we shouldn’t worry – Matthew 6:25-34 Life is more important than food and clothing – Vs 25 If God takes care of lesser things, He’ll take care of us – Vs 26, 28-30 Worry doesn’t accomplish anything – Vs 27

God’s Plan for Living Without Worry Put your trust in Jesus Jesus wants to help us – Matthew 11:28-30; 1 Peter 5:7; Hebrews 4:14-16 Make seeking His kingdom first priority – Matthew 6:33

God’s Plan for Living Without Worry Start enjoying the peace of God Give your worries to God and rest in His love – Philippians 4:6-7 Focus on today and start living life to the full! – Matthew 6:34; John 10:10; 1 Timothy 6:17