by Dona Hake
Matthew 6:27 (God’s Word Translation)
It would be interesting to know who much time we waste as we worry and become preoccupied with unnecessary thoughts. The Lord knows each of us so well and He understands how the fears of this life can pull us into a place of fearing our future. In the scripture from Matthew 6 He warned us to not worry but rather give our cares to Him.
Jesus was saying that worry is a waste of time and it is not going to add anything to our life. Worry can damage our health, it can consume our thoughts, negatively affect how we treat those around us, and most importantly it weakens our faith.
Worry has the ability to bring us to a standstill. It is totally normal to be concerned about what we face in this life yet we need to remind ourselves that it is Him that will perfect that which concerns us.
The following is an interesting quote by Benjamin Franklin…
“Do not anticipate trouble or worry about what may never happen.
Keep in the sunlight.”
Today I encourage you to stay in the “Son’s light” by keeping yourself absorbed in His Word, and as we do this….all fears must go! Even in the face of negative we need to believe God can turn it inside out and we can be on the victory side! Let us ask the Lord as we face fears and difficulties for His help and His perspective. Pray that He would give you courage to face your tomorrows and know that He is walking with you.
1 Peter 5:7
“Casting the whole of your care [all your anxieties, all your worries, all your
concerns,once and for all] on Him, for He cares for you affectionately and