Don't Worry!!

We all know the world we live in. The instability of the world is all around us, whether it is in our specific lives, or our communities, or the nation we live in. We can all freak out if we let things get to us. We can worry, be afraid, live in fear, have anxiety, or just whatever if we do not know who to turn to for relief. 

As Christians, God has given us specific instruction on how to live in this world now. Let's explore this. Then you can save this entry and refer to it often when things get crazy in your life.

First, let's start with this verse everyday to set the foundation for our day:

Psalms 118:24 NKJV

[24] This is the day the Lord has made; We will rejoice and be glad in it.

Let's wake up and praise God for another day and be happy we're alive as we grab that first cup of coffee. Start our day talking to God and giving thanks to Him for everything in our lives. 

As soon as you walk out your door anything can happen. Don't worry. Don't be afraid. As life happens, talk to God about it in prayer throughout the course of your day. This shows that you trust Him and depend upon Him for every little aspect of your life. This how we will have peace and a calm spirit in this crazy world we live in.

Take this instruction and use it in your lives:

Matthew 11:28 NKJV

[28] Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.  

Come to Jesus everyday, come to God in prayer everyday!!

God is in control through our Lord Jesus Christ as He holds all things together:

Colossians 1:15-17 NIV

[15] The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. [16] For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him. [17] He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. 

So we can be confident in God working in our lives everyday, through our Lord Jesus. So we take ALL concerns to God in prayer and that will give us peace and rest. He will calm us. He will sustain us.

Philippians 4:6-7 NIV

[6] Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. [7] And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

1 Peter 5:6-7 NIV

[6] Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. [7] Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.

Psalms 55:22 NIV

[22] Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.

God "will never leave us or forsake us." (Heb.13:5)

He will make it all work out:

Romans 8:28 NIV

[28] And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. 

So we do not have to be overwhelmed with fear or worry or anxiety regarding anything that happens in our lives. Talk to God in prayer, tell Him about every concern you have and trust Him to work it all out. He has promised that He will, so we trust in Him to do so, through the power of our Lord Jesus Christ.

I love you all my dear readers,

Jeffrey Post