by Dona Hake
In this life there will be things that will tempt us to worry. We could be worrying about things that we do not WANT to happen. There are also those things that you WANT so badly to happen and you fear they will not come to pass. The word I want to focus on is WANT. Now, let us reflect on a very popular scripture that many love and turn to in time of troubles.
Psalm 23:1
“The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not WANT.”
As we walk beside our Shepherd, sit at His feet or follow behind Him in uncertain paths, we must remind ourselves that we shall want for no good thing if our eyes are on Him.
Philippians 4:6-7 (MSG)
“Don’t fret or worry. Instead of worrying, pray. Let petitions and praises shape your worries into prayers, letting God know your concerns. Before you know it, a sense of God’s wholeness, everything coming together for good, will come and settle you down. It’s wonderful what happens when Christ displaces worry at the center of your life.”
I love this translation. “Let petitions and praises shape your worries into prayers.” Today I encourage you to keep your mind care free as you offer Him your praises and prayers. He promises to take care of us no matter what and it is vital that diligently offer up all of our care and worry to Him.
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