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FWMBC Members and Friends,
Thank all of you for a wonderful time in the Lord this past Sunday. Gladys and I, as well as my whole family were truly blessed by your expressions of love. We will never forget the kindness that you all have shown us over the many years that we have been a part of the FWMBC family. I also thank my Class of 67 classmates for being so supportive as well. Please continue to keep us in your prayers as we will certainly keep you all in our prayers.
Sincerely,
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Weekly Message
WHY WORRY? Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life......Which of you by worrying can add one cubit to his stature? (Matthew 6:25a, 27)
This morning I was thinking about how much we tend to worry about things. I turned to Matthew 6 and observed the passage above. I remembered writing about this topic before from Luke 12:22). In fact it was 3 years ago on August 8, 2008 that I entitled the message, "OVERCOMING WORRY." Revisiting it helped me, and I hope it will help you as well.
How many or you are worried about something today? Doesn't it seem that problems keep coming no matter what you do? Is it really possible to live in today's society without worrying? Well, if we consider the words of Jesus in Luke 12:22-32 we will be able to accomplish just that. In verse 31 Jesus tells the disciples to "seek the Kingdom of God, and all these things shall be added to you." Those things that cause our minds to be anxious are within God's ability to give us. He already knows what we need before we do. Accordingly, seeking God first involves Him in your situation and reveals you dependence on Him to work it out. Verse 32 states: "Do not fear, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the Kingdom." In essence, God gladly helps us when we are in need and seek His Kingdom. Will things always work out the way we desire? We all know that they will not! But when we trust God's Word so much that we can avoid worrying in spite of apparent problems, we know that the Kingdom of Heaven is ours. Here are some practical tips to consider when you find yourself worrying: 1. Anticipate God's help in working out your problem. 2 Renew your mind daily through God's Word. 3. Commit to doing things the way Christ would. 4. Always have a positive attitude. 5. In everything give thanks. 6. Keep striving to solve your problem while God works it out. 7. Visualize the change in your situation even before God works it out. 8. Have a wholesome image of yourself. 9. Forgive those who trespass against you and move on. 10. Know that God loves you and will never forsake you. Although we have limits, God does not. There is nothing too hard for God. So let's stop worrying, and just wait for God to help us work out whatever it is we have been worrying about. TO GOD BE THE GLORY-AMEN!
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News Update:
August 20, 2011 - PRAISE DANCE EXPLOSION (5:00 pm)
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