WHEN I AM ANXIOUS

Fresh Start #4

Pastor Dennis Clanton

Woodland Church

Sunday, April 21, 2024

(Psalm 23, NKJV) “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness For His name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; My cup runs over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me All the days of my life; And I will dwell in the house of the Lord Forever.”

7 AREAS OF LIFE WE NEED VICTORY

1.     WORRY.

2.     HURRY.

3.     CROWD NOISE.

4.     MAKING GOOD DECISIONS.

5.     PRIVACY.

6.     MISSION.

7.     FUTURE.

1.     GOD WILL PROVIDE

(Psalm 23:1, NLT) “The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need.”

2.     GOD WILL GIVE ME REST

(Psalm 23:2, NLT) “He lets me rest…”

a.    Rest physically

b.    Refocus spiritually

c.    Recharge emotionally

3.     GOD’S EXTRAVAGANCE WITH BEAUTY WILL FEED MY SOUL.

(Psalm 23:2, NLT) “He lets me rest in green meadows; he leads me beside peaceful streams.”

a.    Go outside daily

b.    Start my day with God

c.    Surround myself with beauty, not just the practical

(Philippians 4:8, NCV) “Think about the things that are good and worthy of praise. Think about the things that are true and honorable and right and pure and beautiful and respected.”

(Psalm 23:3, NLT) “He renews my strength.”

4.     GOD WILL GUIDE ME

(Psalm 23:3, NLT) “He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to his name.”

a.     God will guide me to receive truth

(John 16:12–13, NLT) “There is so much more I want to tell you, but you can’t bear it now. When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all truth.”

b.    God will guide my memory of the truth

(John 14:26, NLT) “The Holy Spirit … will remind you of everything I have told you.”

c.     God will guide me to reproduce truth

(John 16:14, NCV) The Spirit … will take what I have to say and tell it to you.”

5.     STAY CLOSE TO GOD IN MY DARKEST VALLEY

(Psalm 23:4, NLT) “Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me.”

6.     GOD WILL PROTECT ME

(Psalm 23:5, NLT) “You prepare a feast for me in the presence of my enemies. You honor me by anointing my head with oil. My cup overflows with blessings.”

a.     Have confidence

(Psalm 91:2, NCV) “You are my place of safety and protection.”

b.    Say it to the Lord

(Psalm 91:2, NCV) “I will say to the Lord, “You are my place of safety and protection. You are my God and I trust you.”

c.     God is watching over me

(Psalm 91:4, Message) “His huge outstretched arms protect you— under them you’re perfectly safe; his arms fend off all harm.”

7.     GOD WILL FINISH WHAT HE STARTED IN MY LIFE

(Psalm 23:6, NLT) “Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life, and I will live in the house of the Lord forever.”