Questions from Jesus: “Why do you worry so much?”

Read Matthew 6:25-34

“Worrying is like a rocking chair; it gives you something to do but it gets you nowhere.” ~Erma Bombeck

1. Worrying is unfaithful because of our Lord. (vs. 25)

2. Worrying is unnecessary because of our Father. (vv. 26-30)

3. Worrying is unreasonable because of our faith. (vv. 31-33)

4. Worrying is unwise because of our future. (vs. 34)

   
   

Confession

You’re right, Jesus, I worry too much. I spend way too much energy worrying about “what if”, “how come”, “when”, and “why”. Instead, I should be resting in you. I am also way too focused on this life instead of the one to come. Help me, Jesus, to fear less and to trust more. To live in a state of contentment and certainty in you, your provision, your care, your love, and your incredible future for me.​

Questions from Jesus: “Where are the other nine?”

Read Luke 17:11-19

“If thanksgiving is not our response to the gospel, Jesus is not our Savior and Lord... There really is no other explanation for its absence.” ~Asil Treblig

To be forgiven and to live a life of thankfulness we must realize…

1. Our tragic condition.

• Defiled, distanced, and doomed

• Understand our need and cry out to Jesus.

2. His overwhelming compassion.

• His heart

• His way

• His power

3. Our thankful comeback.

• Realize what Jesus has done.

• Live a life of extravagant praise to Him.

Confession

God, I am truly thankful to you, but I confess I am slow to count my blessings and quick to ask for more. Help me to be thankful daily for all the blessings you have given me, and to live a life of thankfulness so the world may know your generosity and love for me. May my thankfulness be seen in contentment, joy, generosity and grace towards others. Amen