What Keeps You up at Night?

What keeps you awake at night? What are the things that go through your mind as you're trying to settle down. If you got nothing... REJOICE for you are in the minority. I read an article this week that said we spend 65 BILLION annually on trying to get a better nights sleep. From beds & pillows to medications.

If you're like me, my worries tend to come out at night, usually 'cuz that's all i can think about. I don't have the distractions from the day. Jesus knew that our worries and fears are a big things in life. He spoke about this a lot. In one of his first sermons he identified the things that tend to occupy our thinking and gave us a remedy for it. See if any of these resonate with you?

• We worry whether or not we'll have enough money. Will we have enough to live? Can I make enough to cover all the things I want? Is the economy gonna crash? Will there be a recession?
• We worry over what others think about me, or my marriage, or what they think of the job I'm doing as a parent?
• We tend to worry a lot over the future? What's going to happen "tomorrow"? Will there be another WW? Will the Will I be able to keep my insurance? Will my kids turn out alright?

Jesus answered these questions and more in his sermon on the mount in Matthew 6:19-34. This Sunday Shawn is going unpack how we can live a more worry free life, but for right now let me give ya just a taste of Jesus said to us.

He said "Don't worry" 1) because worry is useless. Without the willingness to take corrective action simply stewing on something gets us nowhere.

2) Jesus reminds that our Father in Heaven knows and His character can be Trusted. Jesus said our Father in Heaven knows that we have need and you are of much value to Him. His reputation is at stake. Let us therefore Seek the Fathers' business and He will take care of our business. We can rest knowing the Father will take care of what concerns us.

Will you trust the Father with the things that trouble you? See you on Sunday at 9:33am.

Pastor Mike

PS - Huge Shout out to Ryan & Daniel for the work they have done bringing new life and lights to the stage. THANK YOU to Tim for the awesome new mural in the Middle School Room. Get in there to get a look!

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