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Wednesday Night Worship | Breakout: Week 1 | Derrick Milner
Summer and Stress
Derrick Milner welcomes everyone to their summer gathering, which will continue until August 6th, and introduces a new two-week series called "Breakout."
He explains that the summer schedule is hectic with multiple mission trips planned, including one for middle schoolers, one for high schoolers, and another high school trip to Guatemala. Due to these commitments, and the absence of another leader named Brian, Derrick will also be away for two and a half weeks. He mentions that during this time, there will be nights of worship and prayer, and Zach will have the opportunity to preach.
Derrick emphasizes that summer, while a break from school, can be a time of increased stress due to the absence of the primary priority (schoolwork) and the need to fill that void.
He shares his personal experience with the stress of summer, citing the demands of planning for camp, which takes six to eight months, and a recent car accident where a driver sideswiped him and then fled the scene. This incident, combined with the already demanding summer schedule, highlighted the various sources of stress in life, whether big or small, stemming from expectations, performance, the need to always be busy, or concern over others' opinions.
Dealing with Stress
Derrick states that the series will focus on how to manage stress. He notes that some people conceal their stress until they explode, an unhealthy coping mechanism he has personally experienced.
He then turns to the Bible, highlighting that it's filled with imperfect but real people, like the disciples, who dealt with stress. He uses the story from John chapter 18, where Jesus is betrayed by Judas, as an example of a highly stressful situation. In this narrative, Peter, acting out of stress, cuts off the ear of the high priest's slave. Derrick likens Peter's impulsive action to how people sometimes react under stress, saying hurtful things they don't mean.
Derrick explains that Jesus knew all the "storms" that were coming, including Peter's impulsive act, and that he knows the storms in our lives too. He encourages listeners to "quit stressing about the storms and start preparing for when the storms actually come."
He uses the analogy of hurricane season in Florida, where those who prepare fare better than those who only stress. Drawing from 1 Peter chapter 5, verses 6-8, Derrick advises casting all anxieties on God because He cares for us. He stresses that giving our burdens to God is not just a religious formality but a path to a better life, even though challenges will still arise. He concludes by encouraging listeners to give all their worries and anxieties to God, emphasizing that a genuine relationship with Jesus is the starting point for truly dealing with stress and living a fulfilling life. He invites anyone struggling or feeling distant from God to seek prayer or guidance from him or other leaders.
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By Dunwoody Baptist ChurchSummer and Stress
Derrick Milner welcomes everyone to their summer gathering, which will continue until August 6th, and introduces a new two-week series called "Breakout."
He explains that the summer schedule is hectic with multiple mission trips planned, including one for middle schoolers, one for high schoolers, and another high school trip to Guatemala. Due to these commitments, and the absence of another leader named Brian, Derrick will also be away for two and a half weeks. He mentions that during this time, there will be nights of worship and prayer, and Zach will have the opportunity to preach.
Derrick emphasizes that summer, while a break from school, can be a time of increased stress due to the absence of the primary priority (schoolwork) and the need to fill that void.
He shares his personal experience with the stress of summer, citing the demands of planning for camp, which takes six to eight months, and a recent car accident where a driver sideswiped him and then fled the scene. This incident, combined with the already demanding summer schedule, highlighted the various sources of stress in life, whether big or small, stemming from expectations, performance, the need to always be busy, or concern over others' opinions.
Dealing with Stress
Derrick states that the series will focus on how to manage stress. He notes that some people conceal their stress until they explode, an unhealthy coping mechanism he has personally experienced.
He then turns to the Bible, highlighting that it's filled with imperfect but real people, like the disciples, who dealt with stress. He uses the story from John chapter 18, where Jesus is betrayed by Judas, as an example of a highly stressful situation. In this narrative, Peter, acting out of stress, cuts off the ear of the high priest's slave. Derrick likens Peter's impulsive action to how people sometimes react under stress, saying hurtful things they don't mean.
Derrick explains that Jesus knew all the "storms" that were coming, including Peter's impulsive act, and that he knows the storms in our lives too. He encourages listeners to "quit stressing about the storms and start preparing for when the storms actually come."
He uses the analogy of hurricane season in Florida, where those who prepare fare better than those who only stress. Drawing from 1 Peter chapter 5, verses 6-8, Derrick advises casting all anxieties on God because He cares for us. He stresses that giving our burdens to God is not just a religious formality but a path to a better life, even though challenges will still arise. He concludes by encouraging listeners to give all their worries and anxieties to God, emphasizing that a genuine relationship with Jesus is the starting point for truly dealing with stress and living a fulfilling life. He invites anyone struggling or feeling distant from God to seek prayer or guidance from him or other leaders.