WORRY

No matter how you cut it, life is filled with trials, tribulations and difficult times and as a result people tend to worry and fret over what will become of it all.  But for those who are Followers of Christ who are actively and intentionally joining Christ on His mission of redeeming a lost world the trials, tribulations and difficult times are multiplied.  In addition to all the normal difficulties of life Missional Christians also fight a spiritual battle of Satan trying to discourage the believer. But in the midst of all these struggles we hear the voice of Jesus ring out saying,

” … do not be anxious for your life … ” Matthew 6:25 (NAS)

Notice what Jesus didn’t say,  He didn’t say, “Try not to worry to much!”  No, He just told us to stop it!  But how?  How can you stop worry about the unknown that follows a trial and tribulation?  Well lucky for us Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount, not only tells us to stop it but He also tells us the cure for the worried life and how to experience peace instead!

This is so important for those who are intentionally living a missional life because this kind of lifestyle will be filled with lots of difficult trials and tribulations and if your faith is not firmly rooted in Christ you will literally worry yourself to death as you attempt to live a missional life.

So today, we are going to look at 4 reason why we shouldn’t worry!

4 Reasons For Why You Shouldn’t Worry  (Matthew 6: 25-34)

#1:  Because There’s More To Life Than Your Worries!

”  do not be anxious for your life. Is not life more than food, and body more than clothing.”  (v. 25 NAS)

The truth of the matter is that when we worry or get anxious about something we are focusing on a very small part of our life.  Whether we worry about food, clothing, health, work, or finances the truth of the matter is that these are just a small part of what makes up our  lives.  Life is also filled with many other things. These others things are good and pleasing and amazing.  When we worry we are choosing to not look at the good things that are going on in our lives.

#2:  Because Worry Doesn’t Accomplish Anything!

“And who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life.” (v. 27 NIV)

Think about it for a moment!  What does worry do for you?  What does it change?  Does the energy you spend on worry help to fix the issue or the problem?  No!  Absolutely not!  Can worry give you a longer life?  No. Actually, science now says that worry can shorten your life.  It can contribute to all kinds of physical problems that can lead to a diminished healthy life.  So, I ask what good does worrying do for you?  No good at all !

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MISSIONAL FAITH: IT WILL STRETCH YOUR IMAGINATION

When it come to living a powerful and effective missional life, it will require having amazing faith!  But as we apply the concept of faith in God to being on mission with God one thing becomes extremely evident!  And that is:  Missional faith will always stretch your imagination!  Read what God’s word say,

“… now glory be to God! By his might power at work within us, he is able to accomplish infinitely more than we would ever dare to ask or hope for.”  Eph. 3:20 (NL)

DO YOU REALLY BELIEVE THAT?  Do you sincerely believe that it is God’s desire to accomplish” infinitely more” that you are able to ask for?  THAT REQUIRES FAITH!  And not just any ole faith but amazing faith.

Let’s think about this for a moment!  Try and imagine the greatest thing that God could ever accomplish through your life!  Do you have it?  Is it clear in your mind? Well, guess what? You still haven’t come close to what God wants to do through you!  Your imagination will always be to small.  You are incapable to dreaming up something as big as what God wants to do through you.  What God wants to accomplish you can’t be figured out by dreaming it up the most amazing pursuit.  No, God’s plans are always so huge that it can only be revealed to you by God himself.

This kind of activity with God will always begin with a revelation from Him showing you His plans and His ways.  When God does show you these things it is going to blow your mind away and will require you to have a faith that truly believes that God can do anything, through anybody, including you.

Think for a moment about the idea of Abraham becoming the father of a great nation ...

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Pastor Ron Barker's Amazon Book Review Of: THIS LITTLE LIGHT OF MINE: A Journey Into Missional Living

"Jay has written a book that is, first and foremost, a very practical approach to misssional living. 

He has Biblical background and has applied it very well in my opinion. The work of taking the Gospel to a lost and dying world has always rested in the 'everyman'. 

Anyone who will take the time to read this book and apply the timeless principles will find themselves following the way of the Master. Well done Jay!"

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THIS LITTLE LIGHT OF MINE was written to provide practical help for those Christians who desperately want to live an effective missional life that shine brightly the Light of Christ through them and into their part of this dark world but just don't know where to start!  

Through this book you will receive inspiration and encouragement as you read a modern day parable of two brave little light that left the safety and comfort of their big and bright house to shine their light in the dark world and help those unlit wicks that were out there.  You will receive Biblical insight as you learn 5 Biblical principles necessary for missional living; you will learn about 3 essential skills necessary for living a missional life and how to make them as natural to you as breathing is.  And finally, you will be walked through a simple process for designing your own personalized strategy for missional living.

THIS LITTLE LIGHT OF MINE: A Journey Into Missional Living is available at Amazon.com in both paperback and kindle formats.  

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Carol Skaggs Amazon Book Review of: THIS LITTLE LIGHT OF MINE: A Journey Into Missional Living

"This book is honest and powerful. Jay was very transparent sharing a raw, painful memory that ultimately catapults him out of complacency as regards witnessing to others. (You've got to read this!) He tells it like it is within Christian circles. 

We are all so comfortable shining our light within our churches, but when it comes to sharing with the community at large, or even within our own sphere of influence we are falling down on the job. 

Jay lays out a step by step plan to begin living a missional life. Starting with our own testimonies, giving God the glory as we seek ways to bless other people's lives. This opens up doors to sharing the Good News of Christ and ultimately helping someone to consider Christ. 

I recommend this book to everyone, but especially Christians!"

Carol Skaggs


THIS LITTLE LIGHT OF MINE was written to provide practical help for those Christians who desperately want to live an effective missional life that shine brightly the Light of Christ through them and into their part of this dark world but just don't know where to start!  

Through this book you will receive inspiration and encouragement as you read a modern day parable of two brave little light that left the safety and comfort of their big and bright house to shine their light in the dark world and help those unlit wicks that were out there.  You will receive Biblical insight as you learn 5 Biblical principles necessary for missional living; you will learn about 3 essential skills necessary for living a missional life and how to make them as natural to you as breathing is.  And finally, you will be walked through a simple process for designing your own personalized strategy for missional living.

THIS LITTLE LIGHT OF MINE: A Journey Into Missional Living is available at Amazon.com in both paperback and kindle formats.  

THIS IS A MUST READ FOR ALL CHRISTIANS WHO DESIRE TO LIVE AN AUTHENTIC MISSIONAL LIFE WHERE THE LIGHT OF CHRIST SHINES BRIGHTLY!

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