Nothings from Worry (Part 1) by Dr. Rod Mattoon

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Philippians 4:6-Be careful for NOTHING; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. When we peruse the Scriptures, we find we are admonished, challenged, and encouraged to NOT let worry grip our lives. It is a problem we face and must confront, sometimes on a daily basis. Perhaps, that is why many people have a lot to say about the matter of worry because it is a common problem. * A Cherokee Indian Proverb says, "Don't let yesterday use up too much of today." * The business executive Dan Zadra said, "Worry is a misuse of the imagination." * An anonymous person wrote, "Worry is the darkroom where negatives are developed." * The famous writer, lecturer, and motivator Dale Carnegie said, “Remember, today is the tomorrow you worried about yesterday.” * A sign in a psychiatrist’s office read, “In two days, tomorrow will be yesterday.” If you and I are not careful, our worries will eat us alive. They will suck the life out of us everyday. For example, in the November 2014 issue of Reader’s Digest, we find that Linus was concerned about his friend Charlie Brown and said to him, “You look kind of depressed.” Charlie Brown explained, “I’ve developed a new philosophy. I dread only one day at a time.” Unfortunately, that is the philosophy by which some folks live. It should not be that for the Christian who is indwelt by the Holy Spirit of God, under the care of God, and has a home in Heaven for eternity. In this message, we will look at what worry does to us. If you struggle with worry, this message will provide some insights into dealing with it. I like what George Brooks said, "When people worry, it is a sign that they have a sense of inadequacy. When we feel we are incapable of handling certain situations, we worry. When we have obligations greater than we can master, we worry. We need to know that rather than worrying, we need to recognize that the responsibility for our lives is God's. If we are worrying, we are taking into our own hands what should be left in the hands of God." May we learn to put our lives in the hands of the Lord. This 28-minute message was preached on Sunday night, May 22, 2022 at Lincoln Land Baptist Church.

Topics

• Anxiety & Worry