He’s Still* Got The Whole World In His Hands: Pray Until The Peace Comes

HE’S STILL* GOT THE WHOLE WORLD IN HIS HANDS – 2

PRAY UNTIL PEACE COMES

“God whispers during times of pleasure and shouts at us during times of pain” – C. S. Lewis.

HOW CAN I FIND PEACE IN TIMES OF UNCERTAINTY?

I. GOD WANTS US TO PRAY, NOT TO WORRY 

6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.  Philippians 4:6

II. PEACE WILL COME WHEN WE PRAY 

7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.   Philippians 4:7

Principle: Not worrying but praying about everything leads to a life of peace.

III. STEPS TO STOP WORRYING AND FIND PEACE

1. Remember that worry is sin.

2. Review theology 

4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.   Philippians 4:4-5

3. Recognize God’s purpose in the situation 

6 being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.   Philippians 1:6

4. Rearrange priorities

33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.  Matthew 6:33

5. Redirect focus

2 Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. Colossians 3:2

6. Receive the peace that only God can provide (Philippians 4:7)

16 Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.  Hebrews 4:16.

28 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.  Matthew 11:28-29