This past Sunday's lesson was titled "What if we didn't worry?". Take some time to continue studying, considering, and applying the lesson through the following questions and Scripture passages.
1) Why do I worry?
2) What do I worry about?
3) What are the effects of worry on my life?
4) In Matthew 6, the first reason Jesus identifies why we worry is because we don’t recognize how valuable we are to God. What are some Bible verses that remind me of my value to God? (This may require some searching through the Bible.)
5) The second reason Jesus identifies in Matthew 6 why we worry is because we lack faith. What causes me to have a small faith? What is it about God that I struggle to truly believe? How can I work at strengthening my faith? What is a faith building plan of action I can put together and make a part of my daily life?
6) The third reason Jesus identifies in Matthew 6 why we worry is because we are pursuing to build our own kingdom. What does it mean to seek God’s Kingdom and His righteousness? How would seeking God’s Kingdom and His righteousness cause me not to worry?
7) Consider and respond to the following quote by A.W. Tozer…
Faith is a redirecting of our sight, a getting out of the focus of our vision and getting God into focus. Sin has twisted our vision inward and made it self-regarding. Unbelief [worry] has put self where God should be…Faith looks out instead of in and the whole life falls into line.
8) Read through and study the following verses that discuss worry. How do these verses apply to my life?
Matthew 6:25-27
Matthew 6:34
Matthew 11:28-30
Luke 12:25
John 14:27
Colossians 3:15
2 Thessalonians 3:16
Psalm 55:22
Proverbs 12:25
Philippians 4:6-7
1 Peter 5:7
Psalm 23:4
Isaiah 43:1-3
Hebrews 13:6
Psalm 46:10
Psalm 56:3
Psalm 121:1-2
Proverbs 3:5-6
1 Corinthians 10:13
Romans 8:31
9) Take time to write out a prayer, sharing with God the areas where you worry, and asking Him to help you with your unbelief.
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