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Passages to Live By

2/17/2019

 
In Matthew 6:34 Jesus said, “Therefore do not worry about tomorrow for tomorrow will worry about the things of its own, sufficient for the day is its own trouble.”
 
Let me point out that there is a big difference between worry and concern. We Christians are to be concerned about others, as well as ourselves. (Philippians 2:3-4) I am concerned about my children’s and grandchildren’s souls.
 
Worry carries the definition of a divided mind.  I see a person wringing his hands in despair, not knowing what to do or to whom to turn.
 
Paul, inspired by the Holy Spirit wrote, “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God and the peace of God which surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”
 
Paul says be anxious about nothing; but pray about everything.  Some of us are anxious about everything and pray about nothing.
 
Hospitals are full of people who are putting their trust in everything but God.  As a result, they spend most of their days “being tied in a knot of worry.”  In Proverbs 3:5, Solomon said to trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.
 
How much better would our “tomorrows” be if we would only listen to Jesus?  James says it is important to ask and believe and you will receive.  God does not honor doubting.  It is related to having a divided mind.  I believe, no I don’t believe, etc.
 
Greely Kirkpatick

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