Don’t Worry, Be Happy

 Sermon Topic: Don’t Worry, Be Happy

Scriptures: 1 Peter 5:7, Proverbs 15: 13 – 15, Philippians 4:8, Romans 12: 14 – 15 , Philippians 4:6 – 7

Sermon Notes:

The future is set. The world denies God’s wisdom by saying he doesn’t know what he’s doing. This worry makes us worry that we have enough to live on. Our bodies are intended to be our servant, not our master. We are here to love, worship and to represent God’s love to the world. Can we add a single moment of our life by worrying? God controls it all.

Don’t worry be happy.

Why do you worry about the future? It is only an insult to God. It’s futile to dwell on worry. What will we eat? What will we drink? What will we ear?

Seek first the kingdom of God. Live holy and righteous. God made a covenant, if we put him first, he will supply our needs. Tomorrow will bring its’ own worry. Live one day at a time.

Do what you can today tomorrow may never come.

-       Worry damages your health

-       Damages productivity

There is a difference between worry and concern.

1 Peter 5:7 – Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. Cast your worries on God.

Worry shows that you don’t trust God. It takes humility to set your pride aside, be humble and don’t submit to circumstances. Take your burdens to the Lord.

Proverbs 15: 13 – 15 – A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken. The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness. All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast.  These scriptures remind you how to be happy.

What we feed our mind is as important as what we feed our bodies. What you feed your mind influences your overall health. Our attitude covers our whole personality.

Philippians 4:8 – Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. Dwell on the good things of life.

Look at your attitude. Look at what you choose to dwell on.

Don’t worry Be happy.

Romans 12: 14 – Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not. Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep.

-       Worry can bring on stress, headaches, mood swings, anger, appetite fluctuations and nervous breakdowns.

-       There’s no need to run to the doctors office for a cure unless you’re running to Jesus.

Philippians 4:6 – Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

Don’t worry about anything, pray about everything. Let his peace guard your heart and mind.

Don’t worry be happy.