Why Worry :: Part Two :: Homework

What are you worrying about these days? Most likely, your worry reflects your devotion. In other words, if you want to know what you are most devoted to, look at the things you worry about the most.

Jesus understood the connection between our worries and our devotion. As a result, his approach to overcoming the paralyzing effects of worry starts with challenging not just how we handle our worries, but, more importantly, where we place our devotion. Instead of worrying, Jesus says, "But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well."

Homework for this week

1. Get alone and make of list of every arena of your life. Include in your list those arenas you worry about and those you do not. (Marriage, finances, education, children, health, etc.)

2. Read Matthew 6:24-34.

3. Pray. Surrender your worry. Surrender it to the God that loves you too much to watch you waste your life worrying about things that are out of your control.

See you Sunday, May 3rd for the conclusion of "Why Worry."

Bobby