Selwyn continues to discuss the principles he uses to overcome worry. [He looked at the first two, in yesterday's study.]
“Third principle, pray about everything … I found prayer to be the most powerful encouragement of all.
Fourth, learn to meet today, today. Jesus showed His penetrating insight when he said, ‘ … do not worry about tomorrow (the future) for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own’ Matthew 6:34), … Troubles will come to us, but we must not bring forward tomorrow’s troubles into today.
Firth, remind yourself that God will never let go of you. Deuteronomy 4:31, says ‘ … the Lord your God is a merciful God; he will not abandon or destroy you … ‘ “
I think there is a fear in many people of being abandon, to be left – alone. This fear is amplified by the worldly expectation that we should be independent, and to be able to look after ourselves. Consequently, there is a nagging worry constantly being fed by the fear that one day, something will happen which will result in us being placed in a position of not being able to cope, of being alone without the possibility of help.
This type of worry can only take root and grow, if we believe that God is far away and has no interest in our welfare.
The writer of Hebrews, tells us in 13:1-6 (NLT – verses set for reading and meditation): ‘Keep on loving each other as brothers and sisters. Don’t forget to show hospitality to strangers, for some who have done this have entertained angels without realizing it! Remember those in prison, as if you were there yourself. Remember also those being mistreated, as if you felt their pain in your own bodies. Give honor to marriage, and remain faithful to one another in marriage. God will surely judge people who are immoral and those who commit adultery.
Don’t love money; be satisfied with what you have.
For God has said, “I will never fail you. I will never abandon you.”
So we can say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper, so I will have no fear. What can mere people do to me?” ‘
If we have a relationship with God we will trust what He says to us, through His Word in Scripture. All through the Bible, He says, in many different ways: ‘I love you – I will never abandon you.’
If you sometimes doubt God’s love for you then the necessary first step for you, is to pray to Jesus, asking Him to open your eyes, so that you can clearly see (and feel) the depth of His amazing love. It’s only after you have come into a loving relationship with God, will you have any ability (through His power) to manage your worrying heart.
What are your thoughts?
Lick the honey
Selwyn continues to discuss the principles he uses to overcome worry. [He looked at the first two, in yesterday's study.]
“Third principle, pray about everything … I found prayer to be the most powerful encouragement of all.
Fourth, learn to meet today, today. Jesus showed His penetrating insight when he said, ‘ … do not worry about tomorrow (the future) for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own’ Matthew 6:34), … Troubles will come to us, but we must not bring forward tomorrow’s troubles into today.
Firth, remind yourself that God will never let go of you. Deuteronomy 4:31, says ‘ … the Lord your God is a merciful God; he will not abandon or destroy you … ‘ “
I think there is a fear in many people of being abandon, to be left – alone. This fear is amplified by the worldly expectation that we should be independent, and to be able to look after ourselves. Consequently, there is a nagging worry constantly being fed by the fear that one day, something will happen which will result in us being placed in a position of not being able to cope, of being alone without the possibility of help.
This type of worry can only take root and grow, if we believe that God is far away and has no interest in our welfare.
The writer of Hebrews, tells us in 13:1-6 (NLT – verses set for reading and meditation): ‘Keep on loving each other as brothers and sisters. Don’t forget to show hospitality to strangers, for some who have done this have entertained angels without realizing it! Remember those in prison, as if you were there yourself. Remember also those being mistreated, as if you felt their pain in your own bodies. Give honor to marriage, and remain faithful to one another in marriage. God will surely judge people who are immoral and those who commit adultery.
Don’t love money; be satisfied with what you have.
For God has said, “I will never fail you. I will never abandon you.”
So we can say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper, so I will have no fear. What can mere people do to me?” ‘
If we have a relationship with God we will trust what He says to us, through His Word in Scripture. All through the Bible, He says, in many different ways: ‘I love you – I will never abandon you.’
If you sometimes doubt God’s love for you then the necessary first step for you, is to pray to Jesus, asking Him to open your eyes, so that you can clearly see (and feel) the depth of His amazing love. It’s only after you have come into a loving relationship with God, will you have any ability (through His power) to manage your worrying heart.
What are your thoughts?