Psalm 34:4 (NIV)
I sought the LORD, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my
fears.
Psalm 46:1-2 (NIV)
God is our refuge and strength, an ever present help in trouble.
Therefore we will not fear…
Common sense tells us
that fear of a hot stove is a healthy fear that keeps us from harm. There are times; however, when we allow our
everyday worries to grow into unhealthy fear. A small concern, when not yielded
to the Lord, circles about in our mind, growing exponentially. Soon our
thoughts are manipulated by all the negative possibilities and “what if…”
scenarios. There is a solution!
When small worries
(or even large ones) of the day enter our thoughts, immediately seek the Lord
in prayer. He already knows your concerns, but he waits patiently for you to
seek him. By seeking the Lord in all our worries or concerns, we find peace and
refuge in him. Somehow it helps us to keep our thoughts in perspective. And it
was Christ himself who reminded us, “Who of you by worrying can add a single
hour to his life?” (Matthew 6:27, NIV). The point is this, before we allow
a concern to grow into worry, or a worry to grow into a fear—seek the Lord who
is our strength, our refuge, our help.
Gracious Heavenly Father,
You know our concerns
for health, finances, family, and other things that weigh heavy on our hearts
and minds. Forgive us when we lose sight of your power and control. Help us
keep our thoughts in perspective, for you are ever present, and you are our
help and strength. We trust you in all
things.
In Christ’s name we
pray, Amen.
Respectfully written and submitted by
Dotty Willmon, Resurrection Christian—looking for the blessed hope of
Christ’s return!
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