Victory over worry through prayer

Victory Over Worry Through Prayer

Scripture Reading: Philippians 4:4-9

PHILIPPIANS 4:6-76Do not be anxious about anything,but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.7And the peace of God,which transcends all understanding,will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.We worry about many things in our lives:Health (disease)HouseWorkStudyLoveMoneyFutureMinistryPauls instructions for overcoming worry is found in Philippians 4:4-9Dont worry about anything. Rejoice in the Lord always. Paul was in prison but he rejoiced in the LordWhy? Because Paul presented all his requests to God and had faith in God.What is our reaction to our situation right now? To the things we worry about?Principles for how to experience peace instead of worry, through prayer:1. Principle of RejoicingRejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again, rejoice! Philippians 4:4 we need an attitude of joy, even when we face trials2. Principle of Gods Presence The Lord is near. Philippians 4:6 God is never far away, He is always ready to help us3. Dont Worry PrincipleDo not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. Philippians 4:64. Principle of Humble PrayerWe dont make demands of God, we just humbly bring our requests to him.

5. Principle of ThanksgivingTake time to really thank God for all his blessings, provisions, answers to prayer, and for his salvation in Christ. 6. Principle of Gods PeaceAnd the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians. 4:7 the promised result of prayer is peace7. Principle of Belonging to JesusGod hears our prayers and gives us peace because we belong to Jesus, because he has bought us with his blood on the cross, and we have trusted him as our Lord and Savior.Do you know today that you belong to Jesus Christ? Have you surrendered to him and trusted him as your Savior and Lord? Give your life to Jesus. Trust Him as your personal Lord and Savior.8. Principle of Focusing on the PositiveFinally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirableif anything is excellent or praiseworthythink about such things. Philippians 4:8Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in meput it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you. Philippians . 4:9 we are Gods servantsGod wants us to be free from worry so we can focus our time and attention on doing the work that God gives us to do wherever he places us in this world. Choosing Peace over WorryResults of worry over our lives:SicknessLoss of JoyAngerComplaining attitude toward God and othersGuilt about displeasing GodMatthew 6:31-3431So do not worry, saying, What shall we eat? or What shall we drink? or What shall we wear? 32For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. 33But seek first his kingdomand his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. 34Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.Consider the results when we choose not to worry, but instead turn our anxieties over to God in prayer.Instead of sickness, we have good healthProverbs 17:22 says, A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.

Instead of loss of joy, we have greater joy and supernatural peace Paul says that God will bless you with peace that no one can completely understand - Philippians. 4:7Instead of anger, we have gentleness and peace in dealing with others Instead of complaining, we will have positive attitude of thankfulness toward God and others.Instead of displeasing God with our worry through guilt, we honor and please God by trusting himThe results of worry The results of not worrying1SicknessGood health2Lose of joy and peaceGreater joy and supernatural peace3AngerGentleness and peace in dealing with others4Complaining attitude toward God and othersPositive attitude of thankfulness5Guilt about displeasing GodPleasing GodPutting it into ActionFor example you have been assigned a very challenging project in your job Lets use the principles we learned from Pauls words in Philippians 4 as a guide on how to respond to this.

1, apply the Principle of Rejoicing in the Lord2, apply the Principle of Gods Presence3, the Dont Worry Principle4, the Principle of Humble Prayer5, apply the Principle of Thanksgiving6, apply the Principle of Gods Peace in Place of Worry7, apply the principle of Belonging to Jesus8, apply the principle of Focusing on the Positive Applying these Principles:I will rejoice alwaysI will believe God is always nearI will say NO to worryI will humbly pray in anything and everythingI will give thanks to God for how He will answer my prayersI will claim Gods peace and allow Him to guard my heart and mind in Christ JesusI will believe that I belong to Jesus Christ as my Lord and SaviorI will focus my mind on positive thingsMay prayer become your weekly or daily habit instead of worry. May you experience supernatural peace in Christ Jesus instead of anxiety. GO IN PEACE! If today is my last day, what attitude will I have for today?I will never worry about a single thing for the rest of my life until the day I die.I will confess my sin of worry by asking God for his forgiveness, and I will receive his peace through Jesus Christ.Victory Over Worry Through Prayer

Scripture Reading: Philippians 4:4-9