A Radical Disciple

• Disciple -- a                                          of Jesus

• Discipleship -- following Jesus in                                           of your life

• Radical Discipleship -- is where you allow Jesus to be the                      of even the                                    

  "Worry is wasting today's time to clutter up tomorrow's opportunities with yesterday's troubles."

Four Great Principles for Radical Discipleship

#1                                          

And do not set your heart on what you will eat or drink; do not worry about it. For the pagan world runs after all such things, and your Father knows that you need them.
Luke 12:29-30

• Whenever you                           to                      anxious --                      our burdens to the Lord

  Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
  1 Peter 5:7

  Let him have all your worries and cares, for he is always thinking about you and watching everything that concerns you."
  1 Peter 5:7 (LB)

• When you worry -- you're on your                !

  God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.
  Psalm 46:1

#2 Put God                           - Don't let the                                                     be #1.

But seek his kingdom, and these things will be given to you as well.
Luke 12:31

#3 Don't Give Into                     

"Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom.
Luke 12:32

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 understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:5-7

#4                                Your Worry Load

Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide purses for yourselves that will not wear out, a treasure in heaven that will not be exhausted, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
Luke 12:33-34