6.22.14 // Worry Tips the Scales

WORRY TIPS THE SCALES

Balanced – Part 4

Pastor Peter Young

Philippians 4:6-7 - Be anxious for nothing, 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 minds through Christ Jesus.

LIVING LIFE IN BALANCE – HOLD ONTO JESUS

Let go of your problem

1.Give Everything TO Jesus 

Prayer is a life of release.

Luke 22:42 - …saying, “Father, if it is Your will, take this cup away from Me; nevertheless not My will, but Yours, be done.”

Supplication is a life of passion.

Acts 1:14 -These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication, with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with His brothers.

Thanksgiving is a life of gratitude.

1 Thessalonians 5:18 - in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.

Hold onto your Solution!

2.Receive Everything FROM Jesus 

Peace trumps understanding.

John 14:27a – Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you.

Peace guards your heart.

John 14:27b – Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

Colossians 3:15 – And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful.

Peace changes your mind.

Romans 8:6 – For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.

Isaiah 26:3 – You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You.