Stand Firm | Pastor Jayson Workman | 11-21-21

Stand Firm

Pastor Jayson Workman

1 Peter 5:7

South Gate Baptist Church — November 21, 2021

 

Introduction

 

Your worry is no match for God’s PLAN and PASSION for you.

 

1. The Problem of Anxiety

 

            People-pleasing: Somebody may not like, love, or respect us. When they don’t, we are afraid that we’re not really important. We hardly say no, because we’re afraid that we might lose the love/respect of others.

 

            Perfectionism: We strive to make sure that everything is right all the time—the house, our clothes, our appearance, our work, our projects. Our identity is secure, as long as everyone around us thinks we are nailing it.

 

            Protection (over): We try to protect from every hurt, illness, financial, and safety issue. I am not talking about neglect.

 

            Performance/Purpose: If you are like me, there is a temptation to find your purpose in what you do and what you’ve accomplished. We must work to focus on our primary calling of being a disciple of Jesus.

 

2. The Principle of “Casting”

 

3. The Power of Compassion “He cares for you . . .”

 

Weekly Application: 4 Actions You Can Take

 

• pray

 

• quote scripture to yourself (Psalm 56:3; Philippians 4:6)

 

• focus and serve today (Proverbs 16:3)

 

• rest