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We live on hope, not memory. When we focus on our hopes for the future, not the memories of our past, we realize what it means to truly experience joy and contentment in this life. But the source of our hope is in Jesus’ promise of heaven and eternal life.

As Solomon begins Ecclesiastes, he observes that in nature what goes around comes around. Man’s existence is fleeting, and he is not as important as he thinks. Therefore, we must hold all things loosely, bring God into every aspect of our lives and enjoy each day. Only life without Christ is bleak.

Why shouldn’t we worry? Because if we knew the big picture like Jesus does, we’d realize that worry is not rational. God really has promised to take care of us, and worry does nothing good. It only brings bad. It changes nothing, except our stress level. All it can do is rob joy and peace. It can’t change the future—which is what we always worry about. You see, God is never anxious or worried. He is always in a complete state of peace, because he is eternal and in control of everything. Preached at Chase Oaks Church.

God has the power to fix the world, and He does care about the suffering. He is working out an eternal plan to redeem and restore it all. Genesis describes how sin entered the world and corrupted it. Revelation describes how God will reestablish it all back. Over and over the Bible links two things which we would usually not link together—“hurts” and “hallelujahs”.

Who shall separate us from God’s love? Not God. He already has too much invested in us. Not others. God has already sealed His decision in concrete. Not Jesus. He is praying for us! We are locked into God’s love securely. Forever.

We can pray to God using His many names: God, Mighty and Majestic, God our Helper, God our Righteousness, God our Sanctifier, God our Peace and Indwelling Presence, God our Provider, God our Banner, God our Shepherd.

Four great discoveries are revealed i n Romans 6 . We have evil natures and have committed sins against a Holy God. While we desire to do well, we always struggle with wrongdoing. Jesus provides victory over sinful behavior.

God’s grand design for man in the garden was “very good.” His plan was to lead man as rulers in the Garden to become kings and queens in eternity. The middle, or “bad” part of our journey here on earth is on-the-job training for heaven. The individual ingredients of our lives may taste awful, but in the hands of the Master Chef, they become delicious!

Pig business: The story of Jesus and the Gadarene demoniac poses many questions regarding demonization. Is demonization for real? What might a demonic attack look like? Can Christians be demon possessed? How can I help from being oppressed? If I sense I am under a demonic attack, what should I do? How can I protect myself from future demonic attacks?

God calls us to gaze at Him in prayer and only glance at our problems. If we reverse the two, we can allow circumstances to dictate our view of God, we can take our sins lightly and we can be deceived by Satan. We should approach God with humility, listening and surrendering to His will.

De-stressing essentials include cultivating true spirituality, developing a positive self-image and focusing on positive dreams and goals for your life.

Psalms of joy and consolation are read by Pastor Roger Barrier with the piano stylings of Julie Barrier. Meditate and worship as you hear the shepherd’s voice!