Psalm 23-Contentment [July 3, 2011]
Eldon Boldt

Worry video

Sermon Notes

Worry is unhelpful

Worry is unreasonable

Worry is unhealthy

Worry is unnecessary

The Opposite Of Worry Is Confident Trust.

1. GOD WILL TAKE CARE OF ME

Psalms 23:1 (NCV) The Lord is my shepherd; I have everything I need.

• Provides
• Protects
• Guides
• Corrects

Isaiah 40:11 (NCV) He takes care of his people like a shepherd. He gathers them like lambs in his arms and carries them close to him. He gently leads the mothers of the lambs.

2. GOD WILL TAKE CARE OF EVERYTHING

Philippians 4:19 (NCV) My God will use his wonderful riches in Christ Jesus to give you everything you need.

How do I Trust?

1. CONNECT WITH JESUS.

John 10:14, 27 (NCV) "I am the good shepherd. I know my sheep, as the Father knows me. And my sheep know me, as I know the Father. I give my life for the sheep. 27 My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.

2. COMMIT EVERYTHING TO PRAYER.

Philippians 4:6 (NCV) Do not worry about anything, but pray and ask God for everything you need, always giving thanks.

1 Peter 5:7 (NCV) Give all your worries to him, because he cares about you.

3. CONSIDER ONE DAY AT A TIME.

Matthew 6:34 (TLB) So don't be anxious about tomorrow. God will take care of your tomorrow too. Live one day at a time.

Matthew 6:11 (TLB) Give us our food again today, as usual