1. Do you worry a great deal? Do you have a runaway mind that tends to gravitate towards the worries of life? Are You a Worrywart?

2. What Does The Bible Teach on The Subject of Worrying? Instructs us Not To Worry Matthew 6:25 “stop being anxious” Philippians 4:6 “Be anxious for nothing”

3. Dangers Acc0mpany Worrying Too Much Damage our Health – ulcers, headaches, backaches, blood pressure, heart attack, depression Disrupt Spiritual Productivity – leave the Lord & His Will out of our lives – little time for prayer, Bible study and assemblies of the church

4. Dangers Acc0mpany Worrying Too Much Philippians 4:6,7 God’s peace will diminish Affects the way we treat others – harsh toward family, friends & co- workers. Lash out to those we love the most

5. Worrying Doesn’t Accomplish much……

6. Worry Less & Enjoy Life More

7. Replace Worry with Prayer Philippians 4:6,7 “in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.” God Wants Our Problems – 1 Peter 5:6,7 “casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.” We Must Leave it in His Hands

8. Live One Day at a Time Matthew 6:34 “do not worry about tomorrow” Too much time spent in worrying about the Past and the Future- “What if I get cancer?” What if I get fired?” What if my children grow up & leave the Lord?”

9. Stop Worrying About Things Out Of Our Control Must Stop Worrying About: What People Think & Say About us The End of The World -2 Peter 3:10 Death – Thantophobia FACT: We are all going to die physically Hebrews 9:27

10. John Jacob Astor 1763-1848 “The Tonquin” Destroyed near Vancouver Island, Puget Sound “Would you have me stay at home & worry & weep for what I cannot control?”

11. Need to do at least Three Things: 1.Replace worry with prayer – 1 Thessalonians 5:17; Colossians 4:2; Romans 12:12 2.Live one day at a time – Matthew 6:34; James 4:13-15 3.Stop worrying about things that are out of our control – 1 Peter 5:6,7