Do you trust that God will take care of everything you need, on a daily basis? I sure do! Do you want to know how I can be so sure? Because in the New Testament (Luke 12), Jesus told his disciples, "Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat; or about your body, what you will wear. Life is more than food, and the body more than clothes. Consider the ravens: They do not sow or reap, they have no storeroom or barn; yet God feeds them. And how much more valuable you are than birds! Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life? But seek his kingdom, and these things will be given to you as well. Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom. Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide purses for yourseles 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." (22-25; 31-34). If Jesus said it, I believe it. End of story! Obviously, He wants us to live responsibly and take care of our families and ourselves but He does not want us to stress over things. Too much stress is unhealthy. God knows what He's doing, doesn't He?
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God." (Philippians 4:6)
I have to admit, my biggest problem (at the moment) is not about the lack of trusting God to provide for my needs because I have seen His work at it's finest. My biggest problem (at the moment) is about trusting and following His direction to make decision A when decision B makes more sense to me.
During these times, I need to remember what Paul wrote to the Philippians: ". . . continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you to will and act according to his good purpose." (12-13) We (I) need to remember that our (my) only purpose, here on Earth, is to share the Gospel; to grow God's Kingdom! The question that we (I) need to be asking ourselves (myself) is "Lord, where would you like me to go, today, to shine your light?" First, home; then, wherever else He sends us. :)
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God." (Philippians 4:6)
I have to admit, my biggest problem (at the moment) is not about the lack of trusting God to provide for my needs because I have seen His work at it's finest. My biggest problem (at the moment) is about trusting and following His direction to make decision A when decision B makes more sense to me.
During these times, I need to remember what Paul wrote to the Philippians: ". . . continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you to will and act according to his good purpose." (12-13) We (I) need to remember that our (my) only purpose, here on Earth, is to share the Gospel; to grow God's Kingdom! The question that we (I) need to be asking ourselves (myself) is "Lord, where would you like me to go, today, to shine your light?" First, home; then, wherever else He sends us. :)
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