Commit to Follow; Follow to Lead; and Lead by Example (Bible Study) Part 1

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     Commit your works to the Lord,   

    and your thoughts will be established." (Proverb 16:3)  1 

Commit means to obligate, bind; 

                    [Hebrew (galal: pronounced gaw-lal') Strong's# 1556] 

                        to roll down, roll away, and remove.

*Roll your works into God's care.

*Visualize a camel burdened with a heavy load.  When it's time to remove it, the camel kneels down, tilts far to one side, and rolls off the load.

Note:  If you commit your plans, turn all of it over to God, you will succeed.

                                "Commit your way to the Lord; Trust, also, 

                        in Him and He shall bring it to pass."(Psalm 37:5)   2

*Set your heart on the Lord.  Intentionally commit all your plans to God daily.  Trust Him and wait patiently for Him.

*To commit ourselves to the Lord means entrusting everything, our lives, families, jobs, possessions, dreams, goals, and plans, to His control and guidance.

*To commit ourselves to the Lord means to trust in Him, believing that He can care for us better than we can ourselves.  We should be willing to wait patiently for Him to work out what is best for us.

*There are different ways to fail to commit whatever we do to the Lord.  

      1) Some people commit their work only superficially. They say the project is being done for the Lord, but in reality they are doing it themselves. 

      2) Others give God temporary control of their interests, only to take control back the moment things stop going the way they expect.

      3) Still others commit task fully to the Lord, but put forth no effort themselves, and then they wonder why they do not succeed.

Note:  We must maintain a delicate balance trusting God as if everything depended on Him, while working as if everything depended on us.

                      There is a process to maintaining the balance of trusting God.

                                           Commit >>>>> Roll Over >>>>> Cast

In part of 2 of this series, we are going to begin with defining the word cast and digging a little deeper. 

The Complete Bible Study for Commit, Follow, and Lead is HERE.

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Click HERE to see my personal List of Bible Study Tools and Resources that I used to help me dig a little deeper in God's Word.

Commit to Follow; Follow to Lead; and Lead by Example (Bible Study) Part 2

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********Please note:  

Key Verses or passages are highlighted and/or categorized by a number.

    *Click on the highlighted verses to see it's application on the Daily Living page.  

    *Click on the highlighted numbers to see what category or subject each verse falls 

      under on the Number Guide Bible Reference Chart .  Some bible verses may have 

      more than one number beside it.

    *Unless stated otherwise, all bible verses are New King James Version.

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In part 1 of this series, we ended with the process of maintaining the balance of trusting God.  Cast is part of the process.

                                    Maintaining the balance of trusting God Process:  

                                           Commit >>>>> Roll Over >>>>> Cast

Cast means to throw off or away; to get rid of; discard something unwanted; shed.  Look at it from this point of view, a snake casts off its old skin to make way for new growth.  And we cast (throw away) our trash into bins to clear our living spaces of clutter and waste. 

"Cast your burden on the Lord, He shall 

sustain you; He shall never permit the righteous 

to be moved." (Psalm 55:22)  4  and  3 

If you want to grow and declutter your spirit, then cast throw, fling your burdens on the Lord.  Do not hold onto them yourself.  God is able to take your burdens, your desires as well as your troubles and carry them for you.

        

"Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you." (1 Peter 5:7, NIV)  3 

God wants us to give our burdens to Him, but often we continue to bear them ourselves even when we say, "We are trusting Him." Give God your burdens, your cares, your anxieties, your worries; And know with full confidence that He will care for you. 

Man is commanded to do one thing, then God will do two things.  Never is there a promise without a condition.  Christians are in the habit of magnifying the promises and ignoring the terms of their fulfillment.  Then when the promises are not fulfilled they murmur and complain.  To cast one's burdens on the Lord is refreshing.  

Remember:  The Lord is the one constant in life and the one True Friend.  He can always bear the burden.

In the Bible, there are examples abound of faith in God regardless of circumstances.  Though situations arise that seem overwhelming, hopeless, oppressive, and fearful, we should look to God as our refuge.  

Bottom Line:  We need to learn to leave our burdens in God's hands, not fretting in the least as to the outcome.  When we do this, God will sustain us.

          sustain [Hebrew word: chul; Strong's# 3557] - to maintain, nourish, 

                provide food, bear, hold up, protect, support, defend, 

                to supply the means necessary for living; to contain, 

                to hold, to receive

Trust the same strength that sustains you to carry your cares also.

In part 3, we are continuing the series by digging a little deeper in Philippians 4:6.

The Complete Bible Study for Commit, Follow, and Lead is HERE.

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Click HERE to see my personal List of Bible Study Tools and Resources that I used to help me dig a little deeper in God's Word.

Commit to Follow; Follow to Lead; and Lead by Example (Bible Study) Part 3

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Key Verses or passages are highlighted and/or categorized by a number.

    *Click on the highlighted verses to see it's application on the Daily Living page.  

    *Click on the highlighted numbers to see what category or subject each verse falls 

      under on the Number Guide Bible Reference Chart .  Some bible verses may have 

      more than one number beside it.

    *Unless stated otherwise, all bible verses are New King James Version.

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We are going to continue the series by exploring Philippians 4:6 a little further.

"Be anxious for nothing, but in everything 

by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your 

requests be made known to God;"  (Philippians 4:6)   4 

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Anxious [Greek word: merimnao; Strong's# 3309] a distraction; 

    a preoccupation with things causing anxiety, stress, and 

  pressure; experiencing worry, unease, or nervousness, 

typically about something with an uncertain outcome

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*Jesus speaks against worry and anxiety because of the watchful care of a Heavenly Father who is ever mindful of our daily needs. 

*Prayer and peace are closely connected.  One who entrusts cares to Christ instead of fretting over them will experience the peace of God to guard them from nagging anxiety.  (see also Philippians 4:7) 

*Pray about circumstances instead of worrying over them. (Be anxious for nothing.)

*Commit your problems, anxieties to God in prayer (instead of worrying about them) trusting that He will provide deliverance. 

*Imagine never worrying about anything.  It seems like an impossibility; we all have worries on the job, in our homes, at school.  But Paul's advice is to turn our worries into prayers.

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  Question:  Do you want to worry less? 

If the answer is "yes", then, pray more.  Whenever you start to worry, STOP and PRAY. 

*Do not tolerate anxiety or worry for it will injure your own souls.  God alone can help you and He will do it if you will pray about everything that happens and give thanks for everything.

In part 4 of this series, we are going give 10 tips to encourage you not to worry.

The Complete Bible Study for Commit, Follow, and Lead is HERE.

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Click HERE to see my personal List of Bible Study Tools and Resources that I used to help me dig a little deeper in God's Word.

        

Commit to Follow; Follow to Lead; and Lead by Example (Bible Study) Part 4

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********Please note:  

Key Verses or passages are highlighted and/or categorized by a number.

    *Click on the highlighted verses to see it's application on the Daily Living page.  

    *Click on the highlighted numbers to see what category or subject each verse 

      falls under on the Number Guide Bible Reference Chart .  Some bible 

      verses may have more than one number beside it.

    *Unless stated otherwise, all bible verses are New King James Version.

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Here are 15 Bible verses (NIV Translation) to inspire and remind you to let go of worry and trust in God. Write them on index cards or save them in your note app for easy access whenever you need a boost of encouragement through God's Word.

1. Trust in God's Plan:

   • "For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." (Jeremiah 29:11) 1

2. Seek God's Kingdom First:

   • "But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well." (Matthew 6:33) 2

3. Cast Your Cares on Him:

   • "Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you." (1 Peter 5:7) 3

4. Do Not Be Anxious About Anything:

   • "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God." (Philippians 4:6) 4

5. God Is with You:

   • "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go." (Joshua 1:9) 4

6. Peace That Surpasses Understanding:

   • "And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." (Philippians 4:7) 3

7. God Will Supply All Your Needs:

   • "And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus." (Philippians 4:19) 1

8. Do Not Fear:

   • "So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." (Isaiah 41:10) 4

9. God Is Your Refuge and Strength:

   • "God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble." (Psalm 46:1) 4

10. Let Tomorrow Worry About Itself:

    • "Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own." (Matthew 6:34) 4

11. Be Still and Know He Is God:

    • "Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth." (Psalm 46:10) 1

12. God Knows Your Needs:

    • "Your Father knows what you need before you ask him." (Matthew 6:8) 4

13. The Lord Is My Shepherd:

    • "The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing." (Psalm 23:1) 3

14. Don't Let Your Heart Be Troubled:

    • "Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me." (John 14:1) 4

15. Perfect Love Casts Out Fear:

    • "There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love." (1 John 4:18) 3

These tips and verses serve as reminders of God's presence, provision, and peace, encouraging you to trust in Him and not to be consumed by worry.

Take time to search the bible verses. Read and meditate on what the word of God is saying in reference to worrying. Declare and decree that your free from worrying, free from anxieties, and other cares that try to hold you down and keep you bondage.

-------------------------------------------------------------------- In part of 5 of series, we will discuss being free to follow Jesus and doing the work God has called you to do.

The Complete Bible Study for Commit, Follow, and Lead is HERE.

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Click HERE to see my personal List of Bible Study Tools and Resources that I used to help me dig a little deeper in God's Word.