Be Transformed - From Stressed to Blessed [Week 3]
Proverbs 14:30 (TEV)
Peace of mind makes the body healthy.
Proverbs 14:30 (NLT)
A relaxed attitude lengthens a man’s life.
- Money - Personal Health
Concerns - Work
- Housing
Costs
- The Economy - Job Security - Relationships - Family
Responsibilities - Personal Safety - Family Health
Psalm 23
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. 3 He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
Psalm 23
4 Even 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. 5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
1. Look To God To Meet All My Needs
Psalm 23:1
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
Psalm 23:1
The Lord is my shepherd, so I have all I need.
Romans 8:32 (LB)
Since God did not spare even his own Son for us but gave him up for us, won’t he also surely give us everything else we need?
1. Look To God To Meet All My Needs 2. Obey God’s Instructions About Rest
Psalm 23:2a
He makes me lie down…
Six days are set aside for work, but every seventh day you must rest completely, even during your seasons of plowing and harvest, you must observe a Sabbath day of rest.
1. Look To God To Meet All My Needs 2. Obey God’s Instructions About Rest
3. Recharge My Soul With Beauty
Psalm 23:2-3
He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. 3 He restores my soul.
Philippians 4:8
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.
Psalm 23:3
He guides me in the right paths for his name’s sake.
Proverbs 14:12 (AMP)
There is a way which seems right to a man and appears straight before him, But its end is the way of death.
James 1:5
If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.
Psalm 23:4
Even 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 comfort me.
Hebrews 13:5
I will never leave you nor forsake you.
Joshua 1:9
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.
Psalm 142:3 (TEV)
When I am ready to give up, he knows what I should do.
Trust God in the Dark Valleys
Expect God To Finish What He Starts In Me
Psalm 23
6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
Philippians 1:6
I am convinced and confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will [continue to] perfect and complete it until the day of Christ Jesus [the time of His return].
Matthew 11:28-30 (RSV)
COME to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, 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.
