Greg Laurie: A New Beginning

God’s Answer to Fear, Anxiety & Worry, Part 2 | Putting Worry to Bed

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Nov 20, 2025
Worries often invade our minds at night, and Pastor Greg Laurie tackles this pervasive issue. He highlights how worry can take a toll on our health and well-being. Listeners are encouraged to cast their cares on Christ, using relatable imagery to illustrate the process. Laurie emphasizes the importance of community support in overcoming anxieties, reminding us that we are not alone in our struggles. He also advocates for a regular practice of surrendering worries, likening it to a daily routine of emptying trash.
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ANECDOTE

Hired A Professional Worryer

  • A man hired someone to worry for him and paid $5,000 a week.
  • When asked who would pay the bill, he said, that's for him to worry about.
INSIGHT

Worry Multiplies Harm

  • Worry can multiply losses beyond actual causes by consuming our energy and health.
  • Greg Laurie illustrates this by saying worry took far more people than death planned to take.
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Stress Drives Health Visits

  • Most medical visits and complaints are stress-related and driven by worry.
  • Greg Laurie warns that online symptom searches can escalate anxiety and create false conclusions.
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