Matthew 6:25-34; 11:28-30

Cast all of your cares upon Him because He cares for you.

1 Peter 5:7 NKJV

Three steps to Pressure Management

Jesus offers us relief

We must be willing to release

Jesus sends us spiritual renewal

Anxiety does the following to us

Anxiety disturbs our minds

Anxiety divides our attention

Anxiety disrupts our focus

Anxiety distracts our spirit

Anxiety flows from a lack of trust

Jesus makes it clear and He makes it plain – do not worry.

Jesus does not say that we should live our lives without concern. Jesus does not say that we should live our lives without personal effort.

Anxiety is a nothing but a waste

Anxiety is wasting today’s time to clutter up tomorrow’s opportunities with yesterday’s troubles

Anxiety will waste our time

Anxiety will waste our energy

Anxiety will waste our efforts

Jesus mentions three specific areas of life that cause us the most Anxiety.

Food

Long Life

Clothing

How do we combat anxiety?

We focus on assisting others

We adjust our attitude

We take positive action

We acknowledge the role of God

We become aware of our limitations

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.

Matthew 11:28-30

Rest the spirit

Relax the mind

Release the pressure