Experiencing GOD Day-By-Day (Be Anxious for Nothing)

[EuphoricForest]

February 8th -Be Anxious for Nothing-

"Be anxious for nothing, but in everything prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus." (Philippians 4:6)

Don't be anxoius! Paul said there is nothing that should cause a child of God to worry. He was well aware of things that cause anxiety. His nation was occupied by a foreign army and ruled by corrupt leaders. He was writing from prison, where he was being held as a result of false accusations. He was separated from those he loved; his motives had been questioned; and he had been misrepresented. Some were trying to undermine all that he had accomplished in starting churches. He suffered physically and faced imminent execution (2 Cor. 11:23-29). Yet Paul said there would never be a crisis so troubling that God could not bring peace in the midst of it!

God will not necessarily take your problems away, but He will carry the load for you. He wants you to experience His peace, which is beyond human comprehension. You will never fully understand how God could give you peace in some of the situations you face, but you do not have to understand it in order to experience it. This peace is not just for those who "handle stress well"; it is for everyone! You may know that God wants you to experience peace but wonder how this is possible, given what you are presently facing. Yet, Scripture says to be anxious for nothing. God's Word clearly indicates that there is nothing you can face that is too difficult, too troubling, or too fearful for God. No matter what your circumstances are, turn your anxiety over to God and let His perfect peace guard your heart.

-Experiencing GOD Day-By-Day by Henry T. Blackaby and Richard Blackaby

 

[Manal_Tayar]

hey EF,
thank you for that... it's encouraging, and you know what?
it came right on time, i am struggling with being anxious...
So God bless you
Manal

 

[ladylovesJesus]

Thank you for this and yes it is so true. We need to keep our eyes on Jesus and not on our circumstances.

God bless :rainbow: :rose:

but He will carry the load for you.

Matt.10. NIV

Rest for the Weary

25 At that time Jesus said, “I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. 26 Yes, Father, for this was your good pleasure.

27 “All things have been committed to me by my Father. No one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and those to whom the Son chooses to reveal him.

28 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”

He wants you to experience His peace, which is beyond human comprehension. You will never fully understand how God could give you peace in some of the situations you face, but you do not have to understand it in order to experience it.

John 14.27 NIV

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.

 

[EuphoricForest]

You're welcome you're welcome ! Im glad that typing up these little devotionals from that clever little book has actually helped people! Hooray!


and to tell you the truth, this one helped me a great deal, too !
God is good!

God Bless you all


-eric

 

[pixie]

Anxiety and Patience

Nice post Euphoric Forest. Sometimes fear of this world, can take us away from the Lord. It is encouraging to read Paul's words. When we do get anxious and drawn away, we must strive to return to God, for He will protect. In my years as a struggling Christian, I have developed something wonderful in me, my Lord, my Father has done this to me. He has given me patience. Patience to overcome fear and depression that this world occasionally places on me. So when I am low, I reach up high and tell the Lord that I am patiently waiting on Him. Trust in the Lord to deliver.

Joel 3
14 Thousands upon thousands are waiting in the valley of decision.
There the day of the Lord will soon arrive.
15 The sun and moon will grow dark,
and the stars will no longer shine.
16 The Lord’s voice will roar from Zion
and thunder from Jerusalem,
and the heavens and the earth will shake.
But the Lord will be a refuge for his people,
a strong fortress for the people of Israel.

and

2 Corinthians 6:6 We prove ourselves by our purity, our understanding, our patience, our kindness, by the Holy Spirit within us, [ Or by our holiness of spirit.] and by our sincere love.


I always love Psalms. There is always and answer

# Psalm 139:23 Search me, O God, and know my heart;test me and know my anxious thoughts.

God bless our family here at Talk Jesus. Thank you Lord for the simple wisdom you show me daily.
Amenixie

 

[EuphoricForest]

It is incredible how the Lord has become a great part of your life. Bravo!

And i agree, psalms is quite amazing. I enjoy Paul's writings and proverbs also, it gives much wisdom, I learn something almost everyday !haha

well goodnight to you all, and God Bless !

-Eric