Luke 12: How to Fight Worry

Luke 12: How to Fight
Worry

Then,
turning to his disciples, Jesus said, “That is why I tell you not to worry
about everyday life—whether you have enough food to eat or enough clothes to
wear. For life is more than food, and your body more
than clothing. Look at the ravens. They don’t
plant or harvest or store food in barns, for God feeds them. And you are far
more valuable to him than any birds! Can all your worries add a
single moment to your life? And if worry can’t accomplish a
little thing like that, what’s the use of worrying over bigger things? Look at the lilies and how they grow. They don’t
work or make their clothing, yet Solomon in all his glory was not dressed as
beautifully as they are. And if God cares so wonderfully
for flowers that are here today and thrown into the fire tomorrow, he will
certainly care for you. Why do you have so little faith? And don’t be concerned about what to eat and what
to drink. Don’t worry about such things. These things dominate the
thoughts of unbelievers all over the world, but your Father already knows your
needs. LUKE 12:22-30 NLT
 

When I try to take control:

I give way to anxiety

Then,
turning to his disciples, Jesus said, “That is why I tell you not to worry
about everyday life—whether you have enough food to eat or enough clothes to
wear. For life is more than food, and your body more than clothing.” LUKE
12:22-23 NLT

Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray
about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. PHILIPPIANS
4:6 NLT

I waste my life

Can all
your worries add a single moment to your life? And if worry can’t accomplish a
little thing like that, what’s the use of worrying over bigger things? LUKE
12:25-26 NLT

Yes, a
person is a fool to store up earthly wealth but not have a rich relationship
with God. LUKE 12:21 NLT

When I submit to God’s care:

I trust him as my Father

What is
the price of five sparrows—two copper coins? Yet God does not forget a single
one of them. And the very hairs on your head are all numbered. So don’t be
afraid; you are more valuable to God than a whole flock of sparrows. LUKE
12:6-7 NLT

And if God
cares so wonderfully for flowers that are here today and thrown into the fire
tomorrow, he will certainly care for you. Why do you have so little faith? And don’t
be concerned about what to eat and what to drink. Don’t worry about such things.
These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers all over the world, but your
Father already knows your needs. LUKE 12:28-30 NLT

I build his kingdom

Seek the
Kingdom of God above all else, and he will give you everything you need. So don’t be afraid, little flock. For it gives
your Father great happiness to give you the Kingdom. Sell your possessions and give to those in need.
This will store up treasure for you in heaven! And the purses of heaven never
get old or develop holes. Your treasure will be safe; no thief can steal it and
no moth can destroy it. Wherever your treasure is,
there the desires of your heart will also be.
LUKE 12:31-34 NLT

 

Community Group Discussion Questions

  1. Have someone in your group retell the story/passage in their own words as if they were telling it to a friend.
  2. What does this teach me about God?
  3. What does this teach me about people? How does this passage change the way I treat people?
  4. How will I respond this week? How does this passage change how we live?
  5. What other questions do you have about this passage?
  6. Who will I share this with? Do you know anyone who needs help? How can this group help them?

My Notes