Present Worry, Future Hope

Can Christians have anxiety? Is anxiety a sign that your faith is weak? Does “do not worry” mean you should never feel afraid, overwhelmed, or burdened? In this message, Cameron Shandrow looks at Jesus, Paul, and the real human experience of anxiety. Jesus spoke about the heavy burden ahead of him before the crucifixion. Paul told the church not to worry, but he also wrote about being crushed, overwhelmed, distressed, and afraid for the people he loved. They felt the same pressures we do. This message explores how anxiety and faith can exist at the same time. Prayer does not always erase anxious feelings, but anxiety does not disqualify you from God’s love, God’s presence, or God’s plan for your life. Scriptures in this message: Luke 12:50 Philippians 4:6-7 Philippians 2:25-27 2 Corinthians 1:8-11