Do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow, will worry about its own things.
Matthew 6:34
So much of what we worry about is beyond our control. A godly approach to those situations that cause us to worry is to have faith in
God's provision while we faithfully meet our daily obligations. A normal sense of concern is not displeasing to God. But a lack of faith that leads to fretting is. Threatening circumstances can be an opportunity to take time to bring them before the Lord in prayer. God's peace can replace our worry. (Phil. 4:6-7) -Dennis Fisher-
God's provision while we faithfully meet our daily obligations. A normal sense of concern is not displeasing to God. But a lack of faith that leads to fretting is. Threatening circumstances can be an opportunity to take time to bring them before the Lord in prayer. God's peace can replace our worry. (Phil. 4:6-7) -Dennis Fisher-
Exodus 16:1-5
My wife & I like to roller blade. Near the end of one of our favorite routes is a long hill. When we 1st started taking this route, I tried to encourage Sue by saying, "Are you ready for the hill?" just before pushing our way to the top. But one day she said, "Could you please not say that? You make it sound like a huge mountain, and that discourages me."
It was better for Sue to face the hill thinking only about one "step", or one roller blade push, at a time instead of an entire steep hill to conquer.
Life can be like that. If we peer too far ahead of today, the challenges may feel like a Mt. Everest climb. They can appear impossible to handle if we think we have to be "ready for the hill".
The Bible reminds us that today is all we need to tackle. We don't need to worry about tomorrow's tasks (Matt. 6:34).
Imagine Moses thinking, "I've got to feed all these people for who knows how long. How can I get that much food?" God took care of that mountain with manna- but only enough for one day at a time. (Ex. 16:4).
Every hill in life is too high if we think we must climb it all at once. But no hill is insurmountable if we take it one step forward at a time---with God's help.
-Dave Branon-
3 comments:
When we start to feel undue anxiety we know we are not praying enough. We need to lean on Jehovah in full confidence of His ability to take care of our needs. (Like the Israelites in the wilderness)Jehovah is able to care for not just our problems but the whole world's problems. And Jehovah knows just when the time is right to act for the benefit of all.
I have a feeling Moses might have wondered how he can feed all those people.
I think I have a different perspective on things. Sometimes in real vision, we are allowed to see what is truly on our plate. That can be humbling and I think it is designed to be like that.
But (and here's the part I agree and struggle with)seeing, knowing and accepting our many responsibilities should bring us to our knees in sincerity and humble ask for the grace (divine help) and power (the ability to do, to work, etc) to get the jobs done. Knowing what is expected, should hopefully forge a stronger bond to the Savior, not just turn us into stress cases.
Our Creator is loving and strong, he remembers that we are made up of imperfect flesh. How kind he is that he does not expect perfection, rather he wants our whole-souled (whole life) love and for us to do our best. Not on our own, (that is impossible)but with his loving help. Leaning on Jehovah competely, with full faith in all his promises will relieve anxiety and bring true happiness.
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