Point of Grace Online Worship 10.4.20
Sermon Notes - “Jesus, Can I thrive in my anxious world?” - The Way of Jesus
How are you doing?
How are you handling the “anxiety” in you and around you?
Jesus, can You help? … … … can i thrive?
Some helpful insights! – A conversation with Jim Otte – Rev., LPC
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I cannot depend on my anxious world becoming un-anxious enough for me to thrive ………... but,
Is there a constant source of restoration and renewal for my soul so I can thrive even in my anxious world?
“Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 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. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.” -Jesus- (from Matthew 11:28-30)
Jesus and His yoke
yoke – a way of carrying the “loads of life”.
I have a “way of carrying the loads of life” even if I don’t know what it is!
Jesus offers Himself and His Way of carrying the loads of life!
“Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 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. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.” -Jesus-
As you contemplate your (daily) response to Jesus’ invitation notice your natural objections and His promises.
A really important truth:
“You were never designed to do any of life without Jesus fully in you and you fully in Jesus!”
No wonder we are stressed!
A Taste of “Jesus and His Way” for me in my anxious world.
“Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.” Mark 6
Regular refuge for the purpose of soul restoration will get sabotaged!
Soul Restoration with Jesus and His Way this week?
Helps: “Sermon Resources” from Pog.church
The Pause App from your app store
“Get Your Life Back” by John Eldredge
“The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry” by John Mark Comer
“Emotionally Healthy Spirituality” by Pete Scazzero
“Restoration Year – A 365 Day Devotional” by John Eldredge
Join in on “After Thoughts” Thursday at 7 pm – Go to www.pog.church/live to view or through Facebook or Youtube.
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Resources for this Week
Here are some suggested readings for each day of the week which help dive deeper into coming to Jesus and His way for thriving in this anxious world. The Meditation Hints below may help you listen and receive all God has for you.
Mon – Matthew 11:25-30 Tue – Psalm 23 Wed – Mark 6:30-34 Thu – Psalm 84 Fri – John 14:1-7 Sat - Psalm 62
Meditation Hints:
Solitude – Spend TWO minutes quietly alone. Take some deep breaths… Just be… “Holy Spirit, speak to me through Your Word! I rest in You!”
Scripture – Read the scripture slowly, out loud if possible, listen, reread, dwell, notice words & phrases you are drawn to & return there! Reflect on what you are noticing and where He is leading your thoughts.
Prayer – Have a conversation with God, “What are You saying to me, God?” Talk about what you notice is on your heart. Begin to own the “word of God” being revealed to you.
Finish - Spend TWO minutes again with God, resting and listening and being loved