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  LET'S NOT TROUBLE OURSELVES WITH 'WHAT IFS?'
  by Andrew Bonar
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Summary: The sermon emphasizes the importance of consulting God
continually and following His guidance, rather than relying on past
experiences or worrying about 'what ifs'.

Topics: "Overcoming Anxiety", "Trusting God"
Scripture References: Psalm 32:8, Proverbs 3:5-6, Isaiah 30:21, Matthew 6:34, James 1:5

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Andrew Bonar emphasizes the importance of relying on God's guidance
rather than our past experiences when facing uncertainties. He warns
against the dangers of dwelling on 'what ifs' that can lead to anxiety
and distraction from God's direction. Bonar encourages believers to seek
fresh counsel from God continually, just as the Israelites needed to
follow the pillar of cloud during their journey. He reminds us that our
own experiences are not sufficient; we must trust in God's leading to
navigate life's challenges. Ultimately, the message is to focus on God's
presence and guidance rather than our fears and doubts.

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CONTENT
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"Their past experience was not of great use to the Israelites in their
journeyings. They needed always to consult God. If you think you will
get through anything because you got through before, you will certainly
fail. You must ask fresh counsel of God and consult with him
continually; and since the pillar cloud and not your own experience is
your guide, see that you make it so. Perhaps some Israelite, looking on
the burning all around and thinking of the scorching heat, would say,
'What if this continue? What if that friend should die? What if the
little ones be worn out?' Let us follow the pillar-cloud and not trouble
ourselves with ' ifs.'" (Heavenly Springs, page 19-20)

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/andrew-bonar/lets-not-trouble-ourselves-with-what-ifs/
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