Power Of No Worries

Key Scripture:  “Therefore I (Jesus) say to you, do not worry about your life.”   Matthew 6:25

“So, why do you worry?”  Matthew 6:28

“Therefore, do NOT worry!”  Matthew 6:34

Power Point:

     Have you ever been worried about peace?  It sounds a little silly when you think about it, doesn’t it, but isn’t it funny how we worry about not having peace?  Since the ultimate definition of “peace” is “No Worries!”, it seems rather strange to worry about worrying.

     As I was reading the Sermon on the Mount, it was blatantly obvious that Jesus was making a point. His point? "No worries!" Don’t worry about what you’re going to wear tomorrow.  Don’t worry about what you’re going to eat or drink.  Why? Because, as a friend of God, as a member of His family, He promises to take really good care of you. In fact, He says, don’t worry about tomorrow. Don’t worry about your health, or your finances. Don’t worry about what you will have to say in a given situation. He says “Don’t worry about any part of your life.” You are part of HIS kingdom now and there is no lack to those who live there.

     The funny thing is as I started writing this, I discovered that I had been worrying about each one of those things.  I’m headed to Phoenix tomorrow to see my family there.  I was worried about what I would wear, and what I

would pack to wear for the “tomorrows” that I would be there.  I was worried about what I would eat and drink.  I was worried about all the gifts I had packed.  Had I made the best choices?  Was there going to be enough room for them all?

    You get the picture.  I went to bed worrying, and I woke up worrying. I don’t like worrying at all. I think My heavenly Friend has been trying to address that with me for a few days.  Yesterday, in fact, the word He had given me, was Job 22:21.  It says, “Acquaint yourself with Him, (agree with Him and show yourself to be conformed to His will), and BE AT PEACE; by THAT, (you shall prosper and great) good shall come to you.”  Not just “good”, but great good. Ah.

     The thing was, I had forgotten that I had an agreement with Him.  I have a covenant with Him.  He is my Friend.  He always treats me kindly. He always does good things for me. The word “Acquaint’ means sit down with Him and “live friendly”.  I have good friends.  They really care about me and they let me know it.  They’re there when I need them and I know that they would make any sacrifice to help me when I need help.

     It’s a good thought to think of God your Father, as God your Friend isn’t it?  When you begin to point your thoughts in that direction it begins to eliminate the temptation to worry doesn’t it? 

    You could translate “DO NOT WORRY!” into “Take NO negative thought."  In the Greek, it's actually a bit stronger than that. It literally means "DENY the thought.”  That’s really a powerful admonition and it is exactly what Jesus was saying to us.

DENY the thought that you won’t have enough.

DENY the thought that you won’t know what to say or to do.

DENY the thought that God won’t be good to you.

      During the holiday season it’s often easy to slip and slide down the slippery slope of accepting worrisome thoughts. Don’t do it.  Stop it. Stop it NOW.  It’s your job to remember that God is who He says He is.  He is your Friend.  He is your source.  He is your companion. And He’s got your best interests at heart. Begin to declare the things that He’s promised you and they will be established FOR you, BY Him.  When you know that, peace will come.

     That’s what Jesus was saying, “God is establishing His goodness in your life. You don’t need to worry about a thing.”  So don’t.

Power Thought:

I have calmed and quieted my soul.
Psalm 131:2

Deny worry the opportunity to steal the blessings God has planned for you today, and especially tomorrow.

    

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