EASING A WORRIED MIND
MATTHEW 6:25-34
INTRODUCTION:
A. Worry has no earthly or heavenly benefit; Matthew 6:34
B. Worry is destructive, causing many diseases
C. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we could overcome 20% of our worries?
D. Our lesson: “Easing a Worried Mind”
I. JESUS SAYS; LIVE ONE DAY AT A TIME:
A. Forget yesterday and tomorrow; Matthew 6:34
1. The birds and flowers; Matthew 6:26-32
2. “Be not anxious” (ASV); Matthew 6:25, 34
3. Matthew 6:28; “Why are you anxious?” (ASV)
B. Live today; Psalm 118:24
1. Grasp each moment, make the most of it; I Thessalonians 5:16
2. Don’t allow worries to box you in
3. Don’t stumble, fret and worry; “Count Your Blessings”
C. Paul’s formula for overcoming worry; Philippians 3:12, 14
II. GOD TELLS US HOW TO OVERCOME WORRY: Psalm 4:1-8
A. The Lord’s instruction; Matthew 6:33-34
B. We must reach out and let the Lord help; I Peter 5:7
C. A tested and proven route: II Timothy 2:15
1. Examine the facts: What is the worse that could happen?
a. Be honest, impartial, objective; Romans 12:17
b. Don’t deceive yourself; James 1:22
c. Think with your mind, not your emotions
d. Look at every angle and use wisdom in deciding
2. When you have examined the issue, give it to God; Matthew 6:34
3. Trust God and don’t worry about what you can’t change; Philippians 4:13
4. Step out and do something to improve what you can; II Timothy 2:15
III. GET BUSY WORKING FOR THE LORD: II Thessalonians 3:10
A. “An idle mind is the devil’s workshop” not scripture but:
1. It causes suffering; Proverbs 19:15
2. Causes decay and failure; Ecclesiastes 10:18
3. One of Sodom’s sins; Ezekiel 16:49-50
B. No place for idleness in the Christian life:
1. Will answer even for idle words; Matthew 12:36-37
2. Idleness brings mischief and sin; I Timothy 5:13-14
3. “There Is Much To Do”; James 1:22
C. Give your life to Christ; Matthew 6:33; Romans 12:1-2
1. Obey Him; Matthew 7:21
2. Put your trust in Him and He will lighten your burdens; Matthew 11:28; I Peter 5:7; Philippians 4:19
CONCLUSION:
A. Worry is a tool of Satan to destroy peace and happiness
B. We can overcome worry with God’s help; Philippians 4:13
C. “Burdens Are Lifted At Calvary”
D. Don’t wait, “Tomorrow May Be Too Late”
