MESSAGE
11/9-10/2019 - VETERANS’ DAY
NO WORRIES:  Praying Through Problems
Philippians 4:4-7
 
THEME:   “Let your requests be made known to God.”  (Philippians 4:6)
 
INTRODUCTION: 

1. Philippians 4:4-7  Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice.   Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.  And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
   
2. Isaiah 54:16-17  Behold, I have created the smith who blows the fire of coals and produces a weapon for its purpose. I have also created the ravager to destroy; no weapon that is fashioned against you shall succeed, and you shall refute every tongue that rises against you in judgment. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord and their vindication from me, declares the Lord.”

 
I.   IF IT’S ON YOUR MIND, IT’S ON GOD’S HEART.

1. 1 Peter 5:6-7  Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.
   When ANXIETY attacks, HUMBLE yourself before God.
   
2. Matthew 14:28-30   And Peter answered him, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.” He said, “Come.” So Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water and came to Jesus. But when he saw the wind, he was afraid, and beginning to sink he cried out, “Lord, save me.”  
   
3. I don’t always have the power to CONTROL, but always to SURRENDER.

 
II.  STAND STRONG IN GOD’S PROMISES.

1. 1 Peter 5:6-7
   Give it to GOD.
   
2. Philippians 4:4-7 
   Take His PEACE.

 
CONCLUSION:  Hebrews 13:5  …for He has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.”
 
WORDS:  anxiety, control, heart, God, humble, mind, peace, promise, surrender.