Why Worry?

July 24, 2011

my notes from Pastor Celso's preaching.

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"The Bible is the answer for everything. It's a mystery that is revealed to those who believe."

read Matt. 5:1-11.. It is exclusive for us, Christians, to be an example for others who don't believe. Everything has been given by God. We just have to entrust our worries, problems, fears and the like to God and dwell on His word. If we're mindful of His word, we will win the battle. So why worry? We worry because we're powerless and clueless of what might happen.

Matt. 6:25-34

Do Not Worry

25 “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? 26 Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? 27 Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life[a]?

28 “And why do you worry about clothes? See how the flowers of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. 29 Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. 30 If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you—you of little faith? 31 So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ 32 For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.33 Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.34

Don't worry about our life because God gave it. He made us. We have to live happy and joyful. Worrying has a devastating effect and it could harm our body. Instead, let us grow in the grace and the knowledge of the Bible. God is with us. If we worry, there are only two ways: 1. to our problem/worries and 2. to God. If only we focus on things above, then we have nothing to worry about. However, the sin in us is strong enough because we are unconscious of satan's schemes but did you know that satan is already defeated? If satan's already defeated, then what could he do to us? Are we battling against him? No, we are not battling against satan but we are battling against our own selves. We tend to forget that we are God's children and for that, we are more than conquerors so don't let satan pull us down in his subtle ways. We have to stand firm. The Lord will provide. It's just a matter of time so we have to wait patiently and rejoice in the Lord always no matter what situation we are in. When we feel worried, PRAY and when we pray, be specific and direct to the point. Speak the truth without reservations. We don't have to be eloquent in our prayers. God looks at the heart and the intent of man. Also, if we ask something from God, avoid making promises like "Lord, if I pass this bar exam, I will give myself to you wholeheartedly." and the like, because God can't be mocked. Saying such promises to God means testing His sovereignty over us. Always remember that He knows BEST. The Bible says in Jeremiah 33:3 3 ‘Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.’ Just say what we want and believe that God will provide but of course, we must seek Him first and His righteousness then all these things shall be added unto us.

5 Things that we do when we worry:

1. We disbelieve the providential care of God.

2. We question the integrity of God.

3. We dump God's promises.

4. We believe the lies rather than the truth.

5. We exalt the devil than God.

Satan is happy when we worry because worrying is one of his ways to steal us from trusting our GREAT GOD. God's promises are true. It will never be broken. When God says He will provide and give us everything that we ask for, He will surely do. It's just a matter of time and faith. But if ever He didn't grant our prayers, then be thankful because God has a better plan for us. He will give something far better than we're asking for so STOP worrying! Learn to trust and obey God wholly and do our part as His faithful and obedient children.

Thank you Lord for Your word. I badly need this.

woot~ I must stop worrying about my grades. Pasado na ako! WAHAHAHA! ooppss.. of course I must do my part. wokay. STUDY na ;)