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How To Free Myself From The Weight Of Worry

Did you know that worry causes more stress in your life than too much work? In this message, Pastor Kurt Johnston shares the downsides of allowing your mind to dwell on troubles. You’ll learn how worrying can shift your focus from faith to fear and weigh you down spiritually, emotionally, socially, and physically. Find out how to free yourself from the weight of worry by pinpointing your problem areas, casting your cares on Jesus, and walking in the peace that only God can provide. Discover how to trust Jesus to lighten your load.

May 20, 2018 | Kurt Johnston & Santosh Swamidass
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DEFINITION OF WORRY: To allow one's mind to dwell on actual or potential difficulty or troubles.

SOME DOWNSIDES OF WORRY:

  • Cannibalizes the margin in my mind.
  • Shifts my focus from faith to fear.
  • Weighs me down spiritually, emotionally, socially and physically.

SOME UPSIDES OF WORRY:

Goose Egg! Zilch!Zip!Nada!Nothing!

HOW TO FREE MYSELF FROM THE WEIGHT OF WORRY:

  • PIN-POINT my PROBLEM AREAS

Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. Point out anything in me that offends you, and lead me along the path of everlasting life.                                                                               Psalm 139:23-24

Action Plan: Take the Deeper Devotions workshop on Saturday, June 2 and learn how to have a more meaningful quiet time with God.Click hereto register.

  • Remember That WORRYING is WORTHLESS

“That is why I tell you not to worry about everyday life – whether you have enough food and drink, or enough clothes to wear. Isn't life more than food, and your body more than clothing? Look at the birds. They don't plant or harvest or store food in barns, for your heavenly Father feeds them. And aren't you far more valuable to him than they are? Can all your worries add a single moment to your life?” - Jesus Matthew 6:25-27

 

  • CAST my CARESon Jesus

Cast all your cares on him because he cares for you.  1 Peter 5:7

Action Plan: Do a study on the names of God.Click hereand pick one or two of the names of God to spend time reading about this week.

  • Walk In The PEACE He PROVIDES

Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God's peace, which exceeds anything we can understand.His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.  Philippians 4:6-7

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK:   Worry . . . Jesus Wants To LIGHTEN my LOAD!

Action Plan: Fill out your box 'o' bricks with worries or stresses that are currently weighing you down. Pray about these every day this week and reassess them at the end of the week.

Living with Margin
April 15 - June 10, 2018Watch Series
  • Making Space to Slow the Pace of Your Life
    April 15, 2018
  • Learning To Slow Down
    April 22, 2018
  • Starting Your Day Right
    April 29, 2018
  • Learning To Be Content
    May 6, 2018
  • Making Room For What Matters Most
    May 13, 2018
  • How To Free Myself From The Weight Of Worry
    May 20, 2018
  • Expect The Best & Plan For The Worst
    May 27, 2018
  • The Secrets Of A Productive Life
    June 3, 2018
  • Keeping Your Tank Filled Instead Of Running On Empty
    June 10, 2018
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