Part 9: How NOT To Worry

Introduction

A practical series about living life with fewer regrets and more purpose.

The Series• How to Make Better Choices• The Way Out of Debts• The Steps to Gaining a Financial Margin • The Keys to a Strong Marriage• The Scoop on Dating & Relationships• The Know-how to Successful Parenting• The Approach to Anger Management

Part 9: How NOT To Worry

Definition of Worry

Verb: give way to anxiety or unease; allow one's mind to dwell on difficulty or troubles.

Noun: a state of uncertainty & anxiety over actual or potential problems.

Worry Leads to

Anxiety

Fear

Stress

Depression

Disorders

Did you know? - Anxiety disorders are the most common

mental illness, affecting over 40 million adults in the United States (20%)

Did you know? - Anxiety disorders are the most common

mental illness, affecting over 40 million adults in the United States (20%)

- Mixed anxiety and depression is the number 1 mental illness in the world.

National Suicide Registry Malaysia: 60 reported suicide cases per month. 2 cases a day.

Did you know?

Things People Worry About

Things People Worry AboutMoney

Things People Worry AboutMoney

Health

Things People Worry AboutMoney

Health

Looks

Things People Worry AboutMoney

Health

Looks

Relationships/Family

Things People Worry AboutMoney

Health

Looks

Relationships/Family

Future

Reasons Why People WorryHelplessness

Over Stimulation

Incongruity

Unpredictability

2 Bible Passages On Do Not WorryMatt 6:25-33, "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

important than food, and the body more important than clothes? 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 to him than they?

2 Bible Passages On Do Not WorryMatt 6:25-33, Who of you by worrying can add a

single hour to his life? And why do you worry about clothes? See how the lilies of the field grow.

They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. 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, O you of little faith?

2 Bible Passages On Do Not WorryMatt 6:25-33, So do not worry, saying, 'What shall we eat?' or 'What shall we drink?' or 'What shall we

wear?' 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. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself.

Each day has enough trouble of its own. Which of you by worrying will add a cubit …

3 Truths We Must Know:1. Worry is a problem, not a solution.

2. Worry is caused by wrong focus – Don’t focus on your problem/life, focus on your Heavenly Father!

3. Worry has a lot to do with whom you Trust – you worry because you don’t know… but your Heavenly Father KNOWS!!!

3 Truths We Must Know:1. Worry is a problem, not a solution.

2. Worry is caused by wrong focus – Don’t focus on your problem/life, focus on your Heavenly Father!

3. Worry has a lot to do with whom you Trust – you worry because you don’t know… but your Heavenly Father KNOWS!!!

Trust Him.

Remember:• Abraham’s sacrifice,

God knows & He provided

Remember:• Abraham’s sacrifice,

God knows & He provided

• Elijah’s lack, God knows & He sent

Remember:• Abraham’s sacrifice,

God knows & He provided

• Elijah’s lack, God knows & He sent

• Elijah’s life threatened, God knows & He delivered

Remember:• Abraham’s sacrifice,

God knows & He provided

• Elijah’s lack, God knows & He sent

• Elijah’s life threatened, God knows & He delivered

• David’s enemy, God knows & He defeated

Remember:• David’s desire to build the temple,

God knows & He repositioned

Remember:• David’s desire to build the temple,

God knows & He repositioned

• Paul’s imprisonment,

- 1. In Philippi - God knows, prison break!

- 2. In Rome – God knows, Paul stayed & preached the gospel in the prison.

Remember:Do we believe that He knows?

If yes, there will be no problem in focusing on seeking His kingdom and His

righteousness.

And there is nothing to worry!

2 Bible Passages On Do Not WorryPhilippians 4:6-7, Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and

petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your

minds in Christ Jesus.

2 Bible Passages On Do Not WorryPhilippians 4:6-7, Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and

petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your

minds in Christ Jesus.

Don’t Worry is NOT… - Don’t Care, Being Irresponsible, Being Naïve.

3 Things We Must Learn:• Prayer

• Petition

• Thanksgiving

3 Things We Must Learn:• Prayer

• Petition

• Thanksgiving

The result is PEACE OF GOD… it is what God desires for us.

John 14:27, Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.

2 Thessalonians 3:16, Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.

Matt 6 passage – who you need to KNOW about worry

Phil 4 passage – what you need to DO with worry

Part 9: How NOT To Worry