Turn Worries Into Praises and Prayers

April 7, 2016/CathyChung/

Topics to Dig Into

Who is He?

What is God like? Who is this man Jesus? How can we understand the Holy Spirit?

The Visible God

God is present and active in our lives, often working through people and ‘coincidences’. Thank and praise Him!

Making it Practical

Following Jesus in today’s world can be challenging. But living according to Jesus’ teaching is incredibly worthwhile. Call it life-changing.

He Knows You

God’s love is unconditional. He knows our hearts and continually invites us into relationship.

Ah-Ha!

Learning about the culture and language of Bible times can reveal new meaning in familiar scriptures. Let’s call them ah-ha moments.

Celebrate God and trust Him with your concerns

Celebrate God all day, every day. I mean, revel in Him! Make it as clear as you can to all you meet that you’re on their side, working with them and not
against them. Help them see that the Master is about to arrive. He could show up any minute!

Don’t fret or worry. Instead of worrying, pray. Let petitions and praises shape your worries into prayers, letting God know your
concerns. Before you know it, a sense of God’s wholeness, everything coming together for good, will come and settle you down. It’s wonderful what happens when Christ displaces worry at the center of your life.

Philippians 4:4-7 (MSG)

I’ve been busy selecting Scripture verses for each of my students who will soon
confirm their faith. I often think of you too, friends, as I select scriptures
because my prayers for my students are the same as my prayers for you – that you find joy in your relationship with God and let His peace fill you.

Revel in God! Give thanks for all He has done and trust Him with your concerns. Let Christ displace your worry knowing that God works everything for the good of those who believe.

Let that truth give you a break from feeling like you have to be in charge of
everything. Jesus is the King of Kings! He is quite capable of managing the world! It’s not all on your shoulders.

It’s wonderful when Christ is at the center of your life instead of worry. (tweet
this)

#SeedsOfScripture #worry #peace

4 Comments

Andy Lee: Speaker, Author, Lover of God on April 7, 2016 at 10:17 AM

Cathy we are on the same topic again! My post yesterday the same encouragement. Lol! Much love!

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- CathyChung on April 21, 2016 at 12:34 PM
  
  God must be sending either you or me a message. He often bombards me from many sides with a theme until I hear Him. I'm not typically a worrier but maybe there's something below the surface He's warning me about.
  
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CHERRILYNN BISBANO on April 7, 2016 at 11:26 AM

A great encouragement, Cathy. Thank you. I love the message version of these verses.

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Anonymous on April 21, 2016 at 12:33 PM

I needed to hear this today… not worrying.. thanks or the reminder!!
good nugget always!.

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Psalm 119:105

Christ will make his home in your hearts as you trust in him. Your roots will grow down into God’s love and keep you strong.

Ephesians 3:17 (NLT)

I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from me you can do nothing.

John 15:5 (NLT)

Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.