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

Making "Why Worry" Homework Easy

Carve out some time each day this week to read the following passage. Hear what Jesus had to say about worry. See you Sunday for part two of "Why Worry."

Matthew 6:24-34 (New International Version)

24"No one can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and Money.

25"Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes? 26Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? 27Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life[a]?

28"And why do you worry about clothes? See how the lilies of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. 29Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. 30If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you, O you of little faith? 31So do not worry, saying, 'What shall we eat?' or 'What shall we drink?' or 'What shall we wear?' 32For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. 33But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. 34Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.

What jumps out at you in Jesus' words about worry?

Bobby

"Why Worry" Homework

Homework? From church? Really?

Yes! Don't forget that Andy asked all of us to read Matthew 6:24-34 all this week. What a great way to let the words of Jesus on worry sink into our hearts.

If you missed part one of the "Why Worry" series, you can watch it online by clicking right here!

Hoping you have a worry-free week!

Bobby

Does Auburn Need Another Church?

Here's a video that simply explains the North Point model and why the leaders of Auburn Church want a different kind of church in their town.


NPMi Strategic Partners in Plain English from NPMiPartners on Vimeo.

It seems we all have a lot to worry about these days . . . perhaps more than ever.

Will I lose my job?
Will my children stay safe?
Will the economy turn around?
What about my health, my 401k, my marriage...?

But then again, what has worry ever done for you? While much has been written about how to cope with worry and stress, some of the most practical insights are found in literature written 2,000 years ago by a couple of gentlemen who had a lot to worry about. Andy Stanley unpacks some of those insights in this 3-part series, Why Worry.

Why Worry :: Part One :: Devotion Emotion

When life results in situations we have not intended, our natural tendency is to worry. Among other things, we worry about our finances, our relationships, and our health. Yet, does worrying add a single hour to our lives? In fact, the stress created by our anxieties may have actually taken a year or so off our life expectancies. There are numerous books written about worrying and stress-free living. Interestingly, many of the insights suggested by modern authors come directly from the pages of Scripture.

See you Sunday at our new location at 11:00 a.m!

1667 Shug Jordan Parkway
Auburn, Alabama 36832

Bobby

Easter Sunday Opener

Here's a video from a camera we had set up in the back of the room during our run through. The song was "Show Me What I'm Looking For" by Carolina Liar.

Bobby

Easter Sunday at Auburn Church

Playing God :: Part Four :: The Script

Two thousand years ago Jesus lived and walked upon the earth. And despite the fact that he was the most powerful person in the universe, he never played the God card. He never asserted the rights that were inherently his. Instead he did something completely different, and in doing so left us the ultimate example of what powerful people are to do with their power.

See you Easter Sunday, April 12th at 11:00 a.m. at our new location.

1667 Shug Jordan Parkway
Auburn, Alabama 36830

Click here for directions!

Easter Sunday at Auburn Church

We've been working tirelessly to get the certificate of occupancy for our new space. Minutes ago, we got the news that we are in! I am so thankful to our incredible group of volunteers that have been serving all hours of the night to make Easter Sunday in our new space a reality.

The new address::

1667 Shug Jordan Parkway
Auburn Alabama 36830

Located right next to Absolute Flooring and near the corner of Shug Jordan Parkway and North Donahue.

You can help us by spreading the word about our Easter Sunday service in our new space. Service time will be at 11:00 a.m. We are looking forward to celebrating our risen Savior with you.

Bobby Jones
Lead Pastor
Auburn Church