1. 23:1 Worry Copyright © Simon G. Harris Scripture quotations taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society. Used by permission.

2. Worry Psalms 23:1 The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. Psalms 23:1 The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. it’s more about us than our circumstances

3. Worry 1. Is Unhelpful Matthew 6:25 Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, Matthew 6:25 Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life,

4. Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow. It empties today of its strength. “ “ ” ”

5. Worry 2. Is Unreasonable Matthew 6:27 Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life? Matthew 6:27 Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?

6. Did you know ? 40% of things … never happen 30% of things … already happened 12% … needless health worries 10% … too petty to talk about 8% … which may be something but are usually solved 40% of things … never happen 30% of things … already happened 12% … needless health worries 10% … too petty to talk about 8% … which may be something but are usually solved

7. Worry 3. Is Unhealthy Proverbs 12:25 An anxious heart weighs a man down, but a kind word cheers him up. Proverbs 12:25 An anxious heart weighs a man down, but a kind word cheers him up.

8. 1 Samuel 17 1 Samuel 17:4 A champion named Goliath, who was from Gath, came out of the Philistine camp. He was over nine feet tall. 1 Samuel 17:4 A champion named Goliath, who was from Gath, came out of the Philistine camp. He was over nine feet tall. Goliath – the perfect worry worker

9. 1 Samuel 17 1 Samuel 17:5 - 7 He had a bronze helmet on his head and wore a coat of scale armour of bronze weighing five thousand shekels 1 Samuel 17:5 - 7 He had a bronze helmet on his head and wore a coat of scale armour of bronze weighing five thousand shekels Goliath – the perfect worry worker

10. 1 Samuel 17 6 on his legs he wore bronze greaves, and a bronze javelin was slung on his back. 6 on his legs he wore bronze greaves, and a bronze javelin was slung on his back. Goliath – the perfect worry worker

11. 1 Samuel 17 7 His spear shaft was like a weaver’s rod, and its iron point weighed six hundred shekels. His shield bearer went ahead of him. 7 His spear shaft was like a weaver’s rod, and its iron point weighed six hundred shekels. His shield bearer went ahead of him. Goliath – the perfect worry worker

12. 1 Samuel 17 1 Samuel 17:10 Then the Philistine said, “This day I defy the ranks of Israel! Give me a man and let us fight each other.” 1 Samuel 17:10 Then the Philistine said, “This day I defy the ranks of Israel! Give me a man and let us fight each other.” Goliath – the perfect worry worker

13. 1 Samuel 17 1 Samuel 17:16 For forty days the Philistine came forward every morning and evening and took his stand. 1 Samuel 17:16 For forty days the Philistine came forward every morning and evening and took his stand. Goliath – the perfect worry worker

14. Psalms 23:1 The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. Psalms 23:1 The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.

15. 1 Samuel 17:45 … but I come against you in the name of the LORD Almighty, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. 1 Samuel 17:45 … but I come against you in the name of the LORD Almighty, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied.

16. We must … 1. RECEIVE the Lord as our Shepherd Psalms 23:1 The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. Psalms 23:1 The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. Provides, protects, guides & corrects

17. We must … 1. RECEIVE the Lord as our Shepherd Philippians 4:19 And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19 And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.

18. We must … 1. RECEIVE the Lord as our Shepherd Psalms 23:1 The LORD is my shepherd, Psalms 23:1 The LORD is my shepherd, The Lord can’t be your Shepherd until the Shepherd is your Lord

19. We must … 2. REFOCUS on God & his ways Psalms 23:1 The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. Psalms 23:1 The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.

20. We must … 2. REFOCUS on God & his ways 1 Samuel 17:37 The LORD who delivered me from the paw of the lion and the paw of the bear will deliver me from the hand of this Philistine.” 1 Samuel 17:37 The LORD who delivered me from the paw of the lion and the paw of the bear will deliver me from the hand of this Philistine.”

21. We must … 2. REFOCUS on God & his ways 1 Samuel 17:11 On hearing the Philistine’s words, Saul and all the Israelites were dismayed and terrified. 1 Samuel 17:11 On hearing the Philistine’s words, Saul and all the Israelites were dismayed and terrified.

22. We must … 2. REFOCUS on God & his ways 1 Samuel 17:26 David asked … Who is this uncircumcised Philistine that he should defy the armies of the living God?” 1 Samuel 17:26 David asked … Who is this uncircumcised Philistine that he should defy the armies of the living God?”

23. We must … 2. REFOCUS on God & his ways 1 Samuel 17:37 The LORD who delivered me from the paw of the lion and the paw of the bear will deliver me from the hand of this Philistine.” 1 Samuel 17:37 The LORD who delivered me from the paw of the lion and the paw of the bear will deliver me from the hand of this Philistine.”

24. We must … 2. REFOCUS on God & his ways 1 Samuel 17:45 - 47 This day the LORD will hand you over to me, … and the whole world will know that there is a God in Israel. 1 Samuel 17:45 - 47 This day the LORD will hand you over to me, … and the whole world will know that there is a God in Israel.

25. We must … 2. REFOCUS on God & his ways Psalms 23:1 The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. Psalms 23:1 The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.

26. We must … 2. REFOCUS on God & his ways Psalms 90:2 Before the mountains were born or you brought forth the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God.

27. We must … 2. REFOCUS on God & his ways Psalms 23:1 The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. Psalms 23:1 The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.