Philippians 4:4-13
October 14, 2026
Listen to the daily news and it can create anxiety and worry about many things: economy, war, socialism, freedom, disasters, violence etc. As followers of Jesus Christ, are we at the mercy of our world? Do those in positions of power and influence have the last say? Not at all! God does, and He is watching and providing for our needs every moment of everyday. Do we believe that? Will we live that way? What place or role should worry and anxiety play in your life?
One of the most common causes of anxiety in people is: ‘What will people think of me? This is so important that many people will anticipate it in advance of all they do so as to prevent others from thinking negatively of them. Can we live without everyone we meet thinking positively of us? Will we let someone’s criticism of us ruin our day or life? It boils down to what we tell ourselves.
Anxiety is generally defined as fear in the absence of real danger. What one fears is highly unlikely to do to him what he fears. The truth; even though things may be unpleasant we can live through it without falling apart and things are only as unpleasant as we tell ourselves they are.
One of the best cures for an anxious moment or situation is not to avoid it, that will increase the anxiety. The best cure is to face it and go through the anxiety and you will (eventually) remove it. It may be unpleasant, but that’s reality of life, and chances are it won’t be as bad as you told yourself it would be. You will actually live to see another day and perhaps the wiser too. Remember, 85% of what we fear never materializes.
Think about truth and tell yourself the truth in the face of fear. Philippians 4:8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. John 17:17 Sanctify them bythe truth; your word is truth.
Pr. Bob Snitzer
By the Way:
Today 4:30 Confirmation.
Sunday 18, 9:00 Morning worship. Sermon: Anxious? Part 2
10:15 Sunday school for everyone.
November 1, 10:15. Operation Christmas Child packing party.
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Isaiah 55:10-11 As the rain and the snow come down from heaven, and do not return to it without watering the earth and making it bud and flourish, so that it yields seed for the sower and bread for the eater, so is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve thepurpose for which I sent it.
