LEARN TO LET GO! – ADDITIONAL MESSAGE OPTION HEBREWS 11 – GOD’S HALL OF FAITH HEBREWS 12 — THE APPLICATION “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.” Hebrews 12:1 to Let Go of WORRY AND ANXIETY — (MARTHA - LUKE 10) "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all under-standing, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:6-7 Learn to Let Go of BITTERNESS — (Joseph - genesis 45-50) Resentment Poisons You "You are only hurting yourself with your anger!" Job 18:4 Resentment Poisons Other People HEBREWS 12:15 Resentment Poisons Your Future "Some men stay healthy till the day they die. They die happy and at ease...others have no happiness at all; they live and die with bitter hearts." JOB 21:23-25 Learn to Let Go of DOUBT — (MOSES – EXODUS 3-4) "Anyone who doubts is like a wave in the sea, blown up and down by the wind…They should not think they will receive anything from the Lord." James 1:6-7 Abraham & Sarah – had a doubt problem Moses – had a doubt problem Joseph – had a doubt problem – had a doubt problem Joshua – had a doubt problem Timothy – had a doubt problem Thomas – had a doubt problem Peter – had a doubt problem Learn to Let Go of SELFISHNESS — (ANNANIAS & SAPPHIRA – ACTS 4-5) "There is more joy in giving than receiving." Acts 20:35
For the Sake of Your own Joy – Shake It Off! Shake It Off (Don’t Buy the Lie) Grab Onto. . .Truth (Truth-based Living) RESENTMENT — I can’t forgive… "I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength." Philippians 4:13 FEAR — I’m filled with insecurity… "God hasn’t given me a spirit of fear but of power, love and a sound mind." 2 Timothy 1:7 Anxiety — I just can't relax… "Cast all your cares on Christ because He cares for you." 1 Peter 5:7 "Do not be anxious about anything…" Philippians 4:6 DISCOURAGEMENT — I’m ready to give up… "I can recall to my mind, and have hope; because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness." Lamentations 3:21-23 "Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up." Galatians 6:9 ISOLATION — I am all alone "The Lord will leave you nor forsake you." Hebrews 13:5 GUILT — I am filled with shame… "There is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus." Romans 8:1 FAILURE — I can't picture future success… "In all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us." Romans 8:37 STRESS — I am overwhelmed by life’s pressures "In this world you will have tribulation, but take courage, I have overcome the world." John 16:33 WEARY — I am weak and exhausted "The Lord is the strength of my life." Psalm 27:1 OPPOSITION — I am under attack from the enemy "Greater is He that is in me than he that is in the world." 1 John 4:4 CONFUSION — I lack wisdom and don’t know what to do "God generously gives wisdom to those who ask Him for it." James 1:5