God is Bigger than your Worry (sermon notes)

Today we are continuing a sermon series entitled: God is Bigger
This is where we have been so far:
God is bigger than your disappointment
Psalm 77
God is bigger than your fear
Psalm 46
God is Bigger than your hurt
Psalm 55
God is Bigger than your confusion
Psalm 71
God is Bigger than your need
Psalm 34

When you are experiencing emotions, go to the Psalms. The Psalms give Christians permission to be human. They are poems that tell about life as it really is…
and today’s emphasis: God is bigger than your Worry
Psalm 91

This Psalm delivers us from worry…for there are amazing promises for the person who Abides in the Presence of God!
1. Safety in His Presence
2. Deliverance in His Presence
3. Love in His Presence
I chose three words from this psalm…But man’s vocabulary cannot contain all to be found In His Presence!

Remember what Jesus said in Matthew 6…verses 25 thru 34
If only we could truly LIVE Christ words found here…
What a difference it would make in our everday lives!

Worry is truly linked to our own feelings of safety, of security…Until a person truly makes Christ His all in all, puts God First…Self worth, safety, security, peace: will always be out of reach…
No matter the circumstances of our lives…True Safety comes from Christ, from within…
Whether it be a jew in a nazi camp, someone on their death bed, or an American upset because of a dry bank account…

Listen to what God says…
This is God. Today, as with every day, I will be handling all your problems. Please remember that I do not need your help. If the Devil happens to deliver a situation to you that you cannot handle, do not attempt to resolve it. Kindly put it all in the SFJTD box (Something for Jesus to do). It will be addressed in MY time. . .not yours. . .please be patient.Once the matter is placed in the box, do not hold onto it. Do not become impatient and take it back out to see if you can find a solution. Holding on or removal will delay the resolution of your problem.
You must surrender the problem to me for proper resolution. If a situation that you think you can handle arises, please consult me in prayer. Together we will come up with the proper resolution. If you do not receive what you anticipate as proper response from Me, Remember. . .some of God's greatest gifts are unanswered prayers.Because I do not sleep, there is no need for you to lose any sleep. Rest My Child. . .if you need me, I am but a prayer away.

Jacob says in Genesis 49:18 while blessing His sons…
I look for your deliverance OH LORD
While he is blessing not cursing, speaking life not death, choosing faith not fear, hoping not despairing…he simply looks for the Lord’s deliverance!
Everyday faithfully blessing and not just wishing for the Lord’s deliverance in my circumstances, but expecting, looking, living as if he’s already delivered!
I think too often we treat prayer as throwing a penny into a wishing well…stop wishing and start practicing faith, expecting Miracles!

I’ve said it before…if you know how to worry, you know how to meditate…Change that worry into a confident meditation looking for the Lord’s deliverance!

1Corinthians 13 (the Message)
If you spent your days trying to practice 1 Cor. 13, that’s living In His Presence…and you would have no time to worry…
This scripture says we don’t see clearly now, but one day soon we will…that worry that’s plaguing you, is definitely contributing to that foggy mist…
Turn that worry, that fog into prayer…And remember THIS TOO SHALL PASS
What happens to fog? it eventually dissipates, you can count on it...the sun will shine again!

You know, we never have to leave holy ground...that day when the veil was ripped allowing access to the holy of holies...that day is today, everday!
Don’t waste so many moments ignoring His presence...You’re not always gonna feel the googlies
But don’t live according to your feeling...practice your faith!
For we are always In His Presence: Christians never escape safety, deliverance, love!

Joni Ames : Do not fear...
I've cried to God as I've beheld, The world wrapped up in fear
Of lack and death and war that looms, To snatch lives held so dear.
I said, "My God! - Have you not heard, The newsmen on TV?
Do you not know the shape we're in? Do you not care for me?"
"I'm scared, Dear Jesus! - Help us! - Please! There's news of fear and war
And I'm afraid, Lord - I admit! - Of what might be in store."
"Peace, be still, My child," He said, "And hear now what I say
For I have seen and heard the cries, Of those who, to Me, pray."
Keep your eyes upon ME now, Not what you hear or see
And, as you do, you'll keep My peace - IF your mind stays on ME!"
"It matters not what one man says, Or even many more
For I am God, and I decide, Each day what lies in store."
"I've told you there would be such times, When, of these things, You'd hear
I told you so you'd be PREPARED, And FULL OF PEACE, not fear."
"For all these things MUST be fulfilled, Yet MY WORD fails not
For I AM still your Hiding Place, As all the fires rage hot."
"You're hid beneath MY shadow now, And you can rest in Me
Yes you can trust My Words of LOVE, To last eternally."
"For I'm your Father, Counselor, Friend, Your Alpha and your End
And if this was the world's last day, Be sure, for you, I'd send."
"I've promised I'd save you a place, If you would stay in Me
Stay pure and faithful, eyes on Me, And, victory, you'll see."
"I can't tell you if it's 'the end' - NO human man can know
But I CAN tell you, it IS close, So be prepared to go."
"Each day I give you, reach in love, To save another soul
For snatching them from Me for Hell, Is truly Satan's goal."
"Occupy until I come, Live each day FULL in ME
Just keep your eyes upon MY face, And know that I DO see."
"I see the world, I see YOUR LIFE, And I DO care for YOU
And know, no matter WHAT occurs, My love for you stands TRUE."
"I'm Alpha and Omega - God - I'm King and Lord of ALL
I'll be right near to care for you, As, on My name, you call."
"For I can change the hearts of Kings, And I, their hearts, do try
And I'M the one who formed this world, And says when it shall die."
"So, USE this time to SEEK THE LOST, And tell them of My Love
That they, too, may be saved and live, With Me, again, above."
"Don't listen to fear's voice - hear MINE! Then STAND on what you've heard
Don't fear yours or the world's fate - It's destined by MY WORD."
"Keep your eyes on ME, My Child, And let Me wipe each tear
For I am God and IN CONTROL - So live in peace, not fear."