Don't worry about anything

"Don't worry about anything, but in everything, through prayer and petition with thanks giving, present your requests to God"   Philippians 4:6  CSB 

One thing that is common to all people is worry. We can seem to do it as a pastime and if we haven't any worries we can worry about that too. Many is the time that what we worry about never happens anyway. Therefore, we need to break this habit. Let us not forget that Jesus told us not to worry (Matt 6). So when we do worry, we are disobeying Him. The more we worry, the less we pray. But the more you pray, the less you worry. At the first sign of worry, we should recognise that its time to pray.

We have a useful blueprint that Jesus gave  the church in Matthew 6:33-34: 'But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be provided for you. 34 Therefore, don't worry about tomorrow, because tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.' We are so familiar with this scripture that it is so easy to pass over it when we're reading God's Word. Never do that. God's Word is life and can be different each time we read it prayerfully. Don't get too familiar that you think you don't need to read this.

Paul writes, 'Don't worry about anything' I've highlighted this word because it is so important. If we allow ourselves, we will do this. We'll worry that we forgot to buy a certain item at the supermarket. The 'phone will ring and if we miss the call, we'll have to ring the person back just in case it is important. We will have a hospital test for something and will try and determine what the nurse's face looks like in case it is serious. Stop worrying. Anything means anything so stop worrying about it. Many is the time that you can't change the thing you are worrying about so, why worry about it.

Instead, decide to pray and petition God. He cares and He is pleased when instead of worrying, we are praying to Him. We're acting in accordance to His will then. We are also seeking first the kingdom of God and not worrying about tomorrow. Why not try saying:

'Thank you Lord that I have some worries because, it is another opportunity to speak with You. So I'm seeking first the kingdom of God, knowing You will help me.' Some may have a problem with this, but I haven't. Every worry we have gives us the opportunity to pray. What's the problem with that. In fact, if we're honest, we don't pray enough, so let's use the opportunities we get.

The word of your Daily Life with Jesus is, 'DON'T WORRY ABOUT ANYTHING'

If you don't know Jesus or, have fallen away, why not say this prayer right now:

'Lord Jesus, I have sinned and I ask you to forgive me and be my Lord and Saviour. Please come into my heart, fill me with Your Spirit and give me a brand new start today.

In Jesus' Name. Amen'

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