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Living Hope: Distractions of Care. I Peter 5:5-11. Charlie Brown: Charlie Brown explained, "I've developed a new philosophy: I dread only one day at a time.".
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Living Hope: Distractions of Care I Peter 5:5-11
Charlie Brown: Charlie Brown explained, "I've developed a new philosophy: I dread only one day at a time." • Linus said, "You look kind of depressed." Charlie Brown replied, "I worry about school a lot. I also worry about my worrying so much about school. My anxieties have anxieties."
Distractions of Care Anxiety isthe state of being pulled apart. a feeling of apprehension or distress in view of possible danger or misfortune, brings disruption to the personality and the mind, may refer to either unnecessary worry or legitimate concern. Anxiety
1 Peter 5:5-6 (NASB) • 5 … God is opposed to the proud, but gives grace to the humble. • 6 Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you at the proper time,
Dealing with Anxiety: • Focus on a Sovereign God who will always do His part in His timing! • 1 Peter 5:5-6 • 5… God is opposed to the proud, but gives grace to the humble. 6 Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you at the proper time, • 1 Peter 5:5-6 • 5… God is opposed to the proud, but gives grace to the humble. 6 Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you at the proper time,
1 Peter 5:5-6 • 5… God is opposed to the proud, but gives grace to the humble. 6 Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you at the proper time, • 1 Peter 5:5-6 • 5… God is opposed to the proud, but gives grace to the humble.6 Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you at the proper time, • Humble: Bringing oneself to acknowledge one’s condition of being poor and in need.
1 Peter 5:5-6 • 5… God is opposed to the proud, but gives grace to the humble. 6 Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you at the proper time, • 1 Peter 5:5-6 • 5… God is opposed to the proud, but gives grace to the humble. 6 Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you at the proper time,
1 Peter 5:5-6 • 5… God is opposed to the proud, but gives grace to the humble. 6 Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God,that He may exalt you at the proper time, • 1 Peter 5:5-6 • 5… God is opposed to the proud, but gives grace to the humble. 6 Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you at the proper time,
Dealing with Anxiety: Focus on a Sovereign God who will always do His part in His timing! 2) Do my part 1 Peter 5:7 7 casting all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.
Take my Anxiety to God • Casting:to cause responsibility for something to be upon someone, to put responsibility on, to make responsible for
Dealing with Anxiety: • Focus on a Sovereign God who will always do His • part in His timing! 2) Do my part • Take my Anxiety to God • Leave the Anxiety with God
1Peter 5:7 Casting all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.
How God Shows His Care: • He gives us the courage to face our anxiety • honestly and not run away. Isaiah 41:10 (NASB) 10 ‘Do not fear, for I am with you;Do not anxiously look about you, for I am your God.I will strengthen you, surely I will help you,Surely I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.’
How God Shows His Care: • He gives us the courage to face our anxiety • honestly and not run away. • 2) He gives us the wisdom to understand the situation. James 1:5 (NASB) 5 But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him.
How God Shows His Care: • He gives us the courage to face our anxiety • honestly and not run away. • 2) He gives us the wisdom to understand the situation. 3) He gives us the strength to do what we must do. Philippians 4:13 (NASB) 13 I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.
How God Shows His Care: • He gives us the courage to face our anxiety • honestly and not run away. • 2) He gives us the wisdom to understand the situation. 3) He gives us the strength to do what we must do. • 4) He gives us the faith to trust Him to do the rest. Psalm 37:5 (NASB) 5 Commit your way to the Lord,Trust also in Him, and He will do it.
Do my part • Take my Anxiety to God • Leave the Anxiety with God • Be alert to the real enemy and battle 1 Peter 5:8 8Be of sober spirit, be on the alert. Your adversary, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.
Do my part • Take my Anxiety to God • Leave the Anxiety with God • Be alert to the real enemy and battle • Resist the enemy’s attacks 1 Peter 5:9 9 But resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same experiences of suffering are being accomplished by your brethren who are in the world.
1 Peter 5:9 9But resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same experiences of suffering are being accomplished by your brethren who are in the world. 1 Peter 5:9 9But resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same experiences of suffering are being accomplished by your brethren who are in the world.
A word of caution here: 1) Never discuss things with Satan or his associates. 2) Never try to fight Satan in your own way. Resist him the way Jesus did, with the Word of God 3) Never get the idea that you are the only one going through these battles
God’s Promise to Us: 1 Peter 5:10-11 10 After you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself perfect, confirm, strengthen and establish you. 11 To Him be dominion forever and ever. Amen. • Focus on a Sovereign God who will always do His part in His timing!
