How To Change Your Relationship with Anxiety | Matthew

Описание: Neil McClendon, Lead Pastor
Grand Parkway Baptist Church

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Songs:

Rejoice (Worship Initiave)
Promises
Who Else
I Know A Name

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Matthew 6:25-34
How To Change Your Relationship with Anxiety


1. A proper definition of life, v. 25

2. A motivating perspective on life, v. 26

Two things we can learn from birds…

a) God’s provision is more reliable than my performance

“Jesus looks at the world and sees abundance. He has a conception of the universe as beautiful creation that is packed with opportunity and resources and potential. Jesus walked around with this deep conviction that despite all of the pain and suffering that he saw going on in the world, despite all the pain and suffering that he himself experienced, he still believed that Yahweh the God of Israel, the creator of heaven and earth is an extremely generous host who has given an overabundance of resources and opportunities to all of us.” - Tim Mackie

b) my value is not determined by how much I have in my “barn.” 

Luke 12:13-21

3. A right view of yourself, v. 26b 

Three simple reasons for human value/dignity…

a) humans are the only thing made in God’s image
b) humans were given the cultural mandate

Genesis 1:28

c) because Jesus said so


4. A biblical view of the role of anxiety, v. 27-30

Questions we should ask ourselves when feeling anxious…

a) What is anxiety accomplishing for me?
b) What am I considering too much or not enough?
c) Do you believe God will do for you?, v. 30
d) In who or what is my faith? 


5. A right view of the Father, v. 31-34

Matthew 6:7-8

 “But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness…”

Ways we seek our own righteousness…

a) You always have to be right, even when you’re wrong
b) You cannot stand to be misunderstood 
c) You insist on always knowing



Mental worship…

1. What changes do you need to make to the way you define life?
2. Who do you compare yourself to and what is the outcome of that comparison?
3. Where do you go, what do you look to in order to feel your value? 
4. Do you think more about the size of your barns or the state of your soul?
5. In what ways do you seek your righteousness? 
6. How much of today gets eaten up by tomorrow in your thoughts?