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      • WHY YOU DON’T NEED TO FEAR

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      Why You Don't Need To Fear Your Future

      Saddleback Church | June 4, 2017

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      "Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life,
       and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever."
      Psalm 23:6 (KJV)

      I DONT NEED TO FEAR THE FUTURE . . .

      1. BECAUSE GOD'S GOODNESS IS WATCHING OVER ME

        "Surely goodness . . . will follow me all the days of my life . . . "  

        "The Lord watches over all who love him . . . "   Psalm 145:20 (NIV)

        "(God) orders his angels to protect you wherever you go."  Psalm 91:11 (TLB)

        "We know that all that happens to us is working for our good IF we love God and are fitting into his plans."  Romans 8:28 (TLB)
      2. BECAUSE GOD'S GRACE IS WORKING IN ME

        "Surely . . . mercy will follow me all the days of my life . . . "

        "I will have mercy on you through my grace."
            Isaiah 60:10 (TLB)

        "I will . . . not forget the glorious things God does for me. He forgives all my sins. He heals me. He ransoms me from hell. He surrounds me
        with loving-kindness . . . He fills my life with good things . . . He is merciful and tender toward those who don't deserve it; He is slow to get angry . . . He never bears a grudge . . . He has not punished us as we deserve for all our sins, for HIS MERCY . . . is as great as the height of the heavens . . . He is like a father to us, tender and sympathetic to those who reverence him." 
        Psalm 103: 2-13 (TLB)

        " . . . we can come before God's throne where . . . we can receive mercy and grace to help us when we need it."  Hebrews 4:16 (NCV)
      3. BECAUSE GOD'S GLORY IS WAITING FOR ME

        "and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever."

        "God wanted to reveal his abundant glory, which was poured out on us who are the objects of his mercy, and whom he has prepared in advance to receive his glory!" 
        Romans 9:23

      HOW TO LIVE FULLY & FEARLESSLY

      1. STAY GRATEFUL AND GENEROUS

      BECAUSE GOD IS SO GOOD TO ME.

      "Give thanks continually to the Lord because he is so good, and because his mercy will never run out." Psalm 118:29

      "We have been given possession of an unshakable kingdom. Let us
      therefore be grateful and use our gratitude to worship God in the way that pleases him with reverence and awe."
      Hebrews 12:28

      Jesus: "You have been treated generously, so live generously. Give as freely as you have received."  Matthew 10:8 (MSG/NLT)

      "Good will come to him who is generous. Such people lend freely, and conduct their affairs honestly. They will never be shaken . . . They don't fear bad news because they trust the Lord to care for them. They are confident and fearless in facing their opposition! Because they give generously to those in need, they will have influence and honor."  Psalm 112:5-9

      ACTION PLAN:  Make a plan to be grateful and generous for 30 days (or even 2 weeks) in all areas of your life (family, friends, work, people you see/meet in stores).  First, make a commitment to start each day by thanking God for what he has given you. Then, end each day by thinking of ways you were generous that day and how you could be generous tomorrow.

      2. BE GRACIOUS TO EVERYONE

      BECAUSE GOD IS SO GRACIOUS WITH ME.

      "Be gracious and merciful to everyone, and forgive others, just as God has forgiven you because of Christ."  Ephesians 4:32

      "There is no fear in love. Instead perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears has not matured in love." 1 John 4:18

      ACTION PLAN:  Are there people you are holding a grudge against?  Choose forgiveness and kindness instead of holding that grudge. Write their name down and pray for them every day this week.  

      3. LIVE MY LIFE FOR GOD'S GLORY

      BECAUSE HE WILL SHARE HIS GLORY WITH ME.

      "Let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven."      Matthew 5:16 (ESV)

      "God, in his divine power, has given us everything we need for living a godly life. This power is given to us through knowing Jesus. And He has called us to share in his own goodness and glory!"  2 Peter 1:3

      ACTION PLAN: Write down Matthew 5:16 (above) and let that be your life verse for this week. Read it every morning and bring that directive into your daily life.

      More from this series

      More from this series

      Living in the Goodness of God
      January 29 - June 11, 2017
      • Heaven: God's Eternal Goodness To You
        June 11, 2017
      • Why You Don't Need To Fear Your Future
        June 4, 2017
      • Living in the Spirit
        May 28, 2017
      • Living An Anointed Life
        May 21, 2017
      • From Overwhelmed To Overflowing
        May 16, 2017
      • How God Lifts Me Up When I'm Worn Down
        May 7, 2017
      • Living By God's Promises
        April 30, 2017
      • How Jesus Treats His Sheep
        April 23, 2017
      • Hope in the Valley
        March 19, 2017
      • Tests of Faith
        March 11, 2017
      • The God Of My Valleys
        March 5, 2017
      • How God's Goodness Restores you
        February 19, 2017
      • Relaxing in God's Goodness
        February 12, 2017
      • Is God Really Good All The Time?
        January 29, 2017
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