1. GOD’S “PRESCRIPTION” FOR YOUR WORRIES Philippians 4:4-9

2. WHAT IS WORRY? wyrgan = "to strangle."

3. WHAT IS WORRY? wyrgan = "to strangle." worien = "to grasp by the throat with the teeth”

4. WHAT IS WORRY? wyrgan = "to strangle." worien = "to grasp by the throat with the teeth” worry (16 th C) = "to harass, as by rough treatment or attack," or "to assault verbally,"

5. WHAT IS WORRY? wyrgan = "to strangle." worien = "to grasp by the throat with the teeth” worry (16 th C) = "to harass, as by rough treatment or attack," or "to assault verbally," worry (17 th C) - "to bother, distress, or persecute."

6. WHAT IS WORRY? wyrgan = "to strangle." worien = "to grasp by the throat with the teeth” worry (16 th C) = "to harass, as by rough treatment or attack," or "to assault verbally," worry (17 th C) - "to bother, distress, or persecute." Worry (current) = "to cause to feel anxious or distressed" and "to feel troubled or uneasy,"

8. WORRY IS… The interest we pay on tomorrow’s troubles

10. Worry often gives a small thing a big shadow

11. JESUS ON WORRY (MATTHEW 6) 27 Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life? 31 So do not worry, saying, “What shall we eat?” or “What shall we drink?” or “What shall we wear?” …. your heavenly Father knows that you need them. 34 Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.

12. GOD’S “PRESCRIPTION” FOR WORRY

13. I.PRAISE 4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!

14. GOD’S “PRESCRIPTION” FOR WORRY II. PRESENCE 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. kurios eggus

15. GOD’S “PRESCRIPTION” FOR WORRY III. PRAYER 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

16. = 333 Jeremiah 33:3 “Call unto me, and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things, which you do not know.”

17. GOD’S “PRESCRIPTION” FOR WORRY IV. PONDER

18. As a man thinks in his heart, so is he (Psalm 23:7) Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. (Romans 12:2) Think about the things of heaven, not the things of earth. ( Col 3:2)

19. GOD’S “PRESCRIPTION” FOR WORRY IV. PONDER 8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy — think about such things.

20. GOD’S “PRESCRIPTION” FOR WORRY V. PEACE 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

21. ANNE S MURPHY “CONSTANTLY ABIDING” There’s a peace in my heart that the world never gave, A peace it cannot take away; Though the trials of life may surround like a cloud, I’ve a peace that has come here to stay!

22. WORRIED?? - Keep PRAISING / rejoicing/giving thanks

23. WORRIED?? - Keep PRAISING / rejoicing/giving thanks - Be comforted by His PRESENCE – He is near

24. WORRIED?? - Keep PRAISING / rejoicing/giving thanks - Be comforted by His PRESENCE – He is near - Keep PRAYING

25. WORRIED?? - Keep PRAISING / rejoicing/giving thanks - Be comforted by His PRESENCE – He is near - Keep PRAYING - Keep PONDERING / thinking on those things that will uplift.

26. WORRIED?? - Keep PRAISING / rejoicing/giving thanks - Be comforted by His PRESENCE – He is near - Keep PRAYING - Keep PONDERING / thinking on those things that will uplift. - May you experience His ongoing PEACE.

27. Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. (John 14:27)