If you showed up last week to support the people who put themselves up front and center for ELEVATE’s Got ACTS, or if you were one of those who put yourself out there, thank you! Our FUNdship Team was greatly encouraged by the support in attendance and in the giving. We’re excited to share that nearly $2000 came in to support the mission of partnering with some parents in Ensenada to provide a safe and secure home for their families! To God be the glory! I’m already excited for what next year could look like.
Last night we stepped into Matthew 6:25-27, addressing the fallout of putting other people/things before the LORD. Remember, in the previous verses Jesus is recorded as warning people against worshiping both God and money, stating it can’t be done. So what happens when we hold tightly to anything other than Jesus? Worry and anxiety.
Replacing Jesus from His rightful place is costly. It causes us to lose connection with the LORD and results in even greater loss in the breakdown of connections with people. But as our good, Heavenly Father, we have hope! He has shown us that JESUS CAN AND WILL HELP US REPLACE WORRY WITH TRUST AND ANXIETY WITH PEACE.
Knowing this is so key in our walk with the LORD. But it’s also important to remember that:
Stuff will not satisfy you.
Status will not complete you.
Success will not fulfill you.
Safety and security will not sharpen you.
Satisfaction of your senses will always be temporary.
ONLY THE LORD DELIVERS!
Questions to ask at the table or when you’re driving in the car:
- What are some things that cause you worry and anxiety in your life?
- Do you think it’s normal for people to worry about the things Jesus talked about?
- Share a story about a situation where you felt worried or anxious. What effect did worrying have on the situation?
- Is there something you are chasing after because you think it will satisfy you or bring you peace? What is it? Has it worked?
- How would trusting the LORD to take care of you change how you’re living?
ACTION STEPS:
When it comes to worry in your life, and being a slave to Stuff, Status, Success, Safety, and Satisfaction…what is your next step?
Is it to…
1. Let go of the stuff that never satisfies and chase after the LORD?
2. Trust God is good, He loves you, and He cares about the details of your life?
3. Stop worrying and start living because worrying doesn’t help anyone?
ELEVATE SCHEDULE:
April 8 – WORRY: Why Do Some People NOT Worry? (Matthew 6:25-34)
April 15 – JESUS is KING: How to Judge Like Jesus (Matthew 7:1-12)
April 22 – JESUS is KING: How to be Wise Like Jesus (Matthew 7:13-27)