Calvary Church

Calvary Church

Monday, August 13, 2012

                'Do not worry' Matthew 6:31 NKJV

I was stunned and then attacked by Satan by the mass exodus of our people after service yesterday. I guess I was looking for some kind of response. He kept playing in my head, what a terrible message, you are a bad preacher that's why there was no response. It took awhile yesterday in my prayer time to shake off the attacks and then give you what God shared with me. He simply said "stop worrying." If you let worry rule and not let God be in control, you can live in fear and desperation which robs you of your faith. I simply told God I was a man of faith, I trust Him with the outcome and told Satan to take a hike! If you are like me there are things we struggle with and don't give to Him. If you don't get a hold of worry it rule you and rob you of your peace of mind, let's look at two things: (1) The past. We all make mistakes-even the people you admire and think never make mistakes. The Bible says, 'For each one shall bear his own load.' (Galatians 6:5 NKJV) We all struggle in certain areas. We all say and do things we wish we hadn't said or done. 'So what can I do?' you ask. Ask God to forgive you, then trust Him to make it work out all right. He can do that. He can help you clean up your mistakes and grow stronger through them. For example, when you say something you shouldn't, instead of obsessing about whether or not you offended somebody, ask the Lord to let them know your heart was right even though you put your foot in your mouth. Trust God to work on them and give you favor. That way you don't have to spend the next several days feeling anxious, or cringe when you meet them. (2) The future. God won't meet tomorrow's needs until tomorrow comes. So when you are having an attack of the 'what if's', stop and consider these words from the lips of Jesus: 'Therefore do not worry, saying, "What shall we eat?" or "What shall we drink?" or "What shall we wear?" For after all these things the Gentiles seek. For your Heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. But seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.' (Matthew 6:31-33 NKJV) You are loved....               

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