Faith Over Fear
“Do Not Be Anxious”
Matthew 6:25-34
	
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Faith Over Fear
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Anxiety causes us to doubt the power of God to provide.

Matthew 6:25-34

Do not be anxious.

Anxious = Distracted 

“Therefore…”

Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? And which of you by being anxious can add a single hour to his span of life?  And why are you anxious about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin, yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is alive and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will he not much more clothe you, O you of little faith? Therefore do not be anxious, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the Gentiles seek after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.

Focued Faith
	God shows up in trouble in ways that cause us to see Him like we have never seen before 
	When God is your only hope, you move toward Him
	Crisis is the greatest reminder that God has made promises He intends to keep
	Anxiety evaporates when we seek God, rather than seeking something from Him

“Father, I bring to You …”

“It’s beyond my control. I feel helpless in this situation, but You have the power to change and provide. You love me perfectly, and I’m trusting You to handle what concerns me in the way You see fit. I know whatever You’ve planned for me is for my good. I You as you express your love, wisdom, and power.”

Pray for
	Medical personnel
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	Moms, dads and kids
	Businesses with hard decisions
	City, state and national leaders
	Food providers
	Travel and tourism industry
	Financial advisors giving comfort
	Senior adults
	High risk individuals
	The Church
	Pastors