We are called to cast all of our cares on to God (1 Peter 5:7/ Psalm 55:22). We were not built to carry the weight of the world on our shoulders (Matthew 11:28), but to trust in our Lord (Proverbs 3:5-6). He's a provider, comforter, peace giver, protector, healer and anything else that we need. When those feelings of anxiety about the future come, cast down those thoughts (2 Corinthians 10:5) and meditate on His word, His promises, His truth. We can't add a single moment to our life by stressing or worrying! (Matthew 6:27) Happy Wednesday!
Showing posts with label worry. Show all posts
Showing posts with label worry. Show all posts
Wednesday, January 28, 2015
Dear Worrier:
"Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." Isaiah 41:10
Monday, June 30, 2014
Deuces
"And which of you by being anxious can add a single hour to his span of life?" Matthew 6:27
Have you ever found yourself worried and anxious about something, only to find out later that everything worked out better than you ever imagined? I have. Then I'm annoyed and wondering why I wasted energy on trivial matters, instead of trusting, wholeheartedly that God would work it out. Many times we know the scriptures in our minds but our hearts and emotions have a hard time grasping these simple truths. So relax, everything will work out as it should. Chuck the deuces to stress, anxiety, and worry and live a life free in Christ.
"Anxiety in a man's heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad." Proverbs 12:25
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
Matthew 11: New Bible App!
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” Matthew 11:28-30
These are a few of my favorite verses. Recently, I have been challenging myself to memorize more scriptures. It's much more effective to quote scripture versus saying "I know there's a scripture that talks about..." which I'm guilty of haha
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| Here's a screenshot from the app |
"I have hidden your word in my heart that I may not sin against you" Psalm 119:11
Thursday, February 6, 2014
Matthew 6
“Be careful not to practice your righteousness in front of others to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven." Matthew 6:1
Sharing the gospel should come from a genuine place. We shouldn't post scriptures for "likes" and for people to think that we are super saved saints. God knows our hearts (Luke 16:15), and knows if we are doing his work for him or if we are fueled by fleshly motives.
It's not necessary to boast about what you're doing for the kingdom. If you are tithing regularly, faithfully serving in ministry, uplifting others, God sees that. He will reward what's done without recognition (Matthew 6:4).
"...for your Father knows what you need before you ask him." Matthew 6:8
Chapter 6 talks about getting into our prayer closets and seeking him. It's not necessary to pray extravagant prayers full of cliches to reach God. In fact, God appreciates a simplified, heartfelt prayer, which is where "The Lord's Prayer" comes from. I love how the Bible takes all the pressure off praying. God knows what we need before we ask him?! So, no need to stress about what to include in your prayer time, he will offer direction.
This chapter is packed with verses that talk about humility. It says the same thing about prayer, fasting, righteousness, and wealth. Don't do things for recognition. The whole world does not need to know that you're fasting or spending 20 hours a day praying. These are personal matter and unless you're sharing with people who keep you accountable, keep it to yourself! (That's from the Casey International Version haha)
"Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life?" Matthew 6:27
The Lord ensures that the smallest organisms are fed. How much more care does he give his children- the beings that he made in his image? He cares for YOU! Don't stress about clothes, transportation, your job, your paycheck. If you give your cares to him, he will provide. Here's proof: Philippians 4:19, Luke 6:38, Ephesians 3:20, and sooo many more!
"But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own." Matthew 6:33-34
I don't know about you, but I'm just going to tell God my issues, spend crazy amounts of time with him, and RELAX (relate, release! Do ya'll remember that episode from A Different World? lol)
Fun Fact: I read this chapter a few weeks ago, and it inspired me to do this Matthew study!
Happy Thursday!
Sharing the gospel should come from a genuine place. We shouldn't post scriptures for "likes" and for people to think that we are super saved saints. God knows our hearts (Luke 16:15), and knows if we are doing his work for him or if we are fueled by fleshly motives.
It's not necessary to boast about what you're doing for the kingdom. If you are tithing regularly, faithfully serving in ministry, uplifting others, God sees that. He will reward what's done without recognition (Matthew 6:4).
"...for your Father knows what you need before you ask him." Matthew 6:8
Chapter 6 talks about getting into our prayer closets and seeking him. It's not necessary to pray extravagant prayers full of cliches to reach God. In fact, God appreciates a simplified, heartfelt prayer, which is where "The Lord's Prayer" comes from. I love how the Bible takes all the pressure off praying. God knows what we need before we ask him?! So, no need to stress about what to include in your prayer time, he will offer direction.
This chapter is packed with verses that talk about humility. It says the same thing about prayer, fasting, righteousness, and wealth. Don't do things for recognition. The whole world does not need to know that you're fasting or spending 20 hours a day praying. These are personal matter and unless you're sharing with people who keep you accountable, keep it to yourself! (That's from the Casey International Version haha)
"Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life?" Matthew 6:27
The Lord ensures that the smallest organisms are fed. How much more care does he give his children- the beings that he made in his image? He cares for YOU! Don't stress about clothes, transportation, your job, your paycheck. If you give your cares to him, he will provide. Here's proof: Philippians 4:19, Luke 6:38, Ephesians 3:20, and sooo many more!
"But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own." Matthew 6:33-34
I don't know about you, but I'm just going to tell God my issues, spend crazy amounts of time with him, and RELAX (relate, release! Do ya'll remember that episode from A Different World? lol)
Fun Fact: I read this chapter a few weeks ago, and it inspired me to do this Matthew study!
Happy Thursday!
Thursday, January 30, 2014
Getting tested?
"The night is far gone and the day is almost here. Let us then drop the works and deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light." Romans 13:12
Every morning we should be clothing ourselves in truth. Why? Because there's a certain peace that comes from communicating with God first thing. There are many days that I personally get tested about the words I posted that morning! James 1 tells us not to back out of trials, but to pass the tests. I heard someone say, "the retest is always harder." Is your armor on? Happy Thursday!
*February I'm going to be studying from a chapter in Matthew everyday. Get excited!
Thursday, January 23, 2014
Relax!
"If God gives such attention to the appearance of wildflowers- most of which are never seen- don't you think he'll attend to you, take pride in you, do his best for you? What I'm trying to do here is get you to relax, to not be so preoccupied with getting, so you can respond to God's giving. People who don't know God and the way he works fuss over these things, but you know both God and how he works. Steep your life in God-reality, God-initiative, God-provisions. Don't worry about missing out. You'll find all your everyday human concerns will be met." Matthew 6:30-33
This is why I love reading scriptures in different translations. One of my favorites is The Message, which the passage above came from. It's beyond clear and in plain English. There is so much beauty and intricate design in things that we overlook (wildflowers, snowflakes, seashells). God took time to take care of the little things in nature, surely he'll take care of his children! Let's not look like the world who stresses, worries, and panics. Let's look like followers of Christ who have peace that transcends understanding (Philippians 4:7). Happy Thursday!
I took this at La Paz Waterfall gardens in Costa Rica. I seriously love orchids...and pink... and flowers haha
Saturday, December 14, 2013
Steadfast in times of trouble
"So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness." Colossians 2:6-7
A tree with shallow roots can't survive stormy, tumultuous weather. At the first sign of trouble, it can be uprooted. In the same way, if our faith is in people, the moment we are disappointed, our whole world comes crashing down. This is why it's so important to build our lives on the sturdy foundation of Christ. He'll never leave or forsake us (Deuteronomy 3:16).
(Original post: November 29)
Faith and Trust
"And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who diligently seek Him" Hebrews 11:6
It seems that it is so much easier to say that we have faith in God that to actually have it. When faced with difficult challenges, do you question if it's God? Usually, if it causes us to stretch our faith and trust completely in Christ, it's probably in His will. Diligently seeking Him will reveal all that He has for you!
:You keep him in perfect peace who mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you." Isaiah 26:3
(Original post: October 15)
It seems that it is so much easier to say that we have faith in God that to actually have it. When faced with difficult challenges, do you question if it's God? Usually, if it causes us to stretch our faith and trust completely in Christ, it's probably in His will. Diligently seeking Him will reveal all that He has for you!
:You keep him in perfect peace who mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you." Isaiah 26:3
(Original post: October 15)
Fear and Worry
"When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. In God, whose word I praise— in God I trust and am not afraid.What can mere mortals do to me?" Psalm 56:3-4
It's easy to fall victim to fear and worry. We wonder if our grades are good enough, if our finances will improve, if we are on the right career path, and the list goes on. Anytime we start to feel fear and worry, we have to check our flesh and remind ourselves who is in charge. God did not give us the spirit of fear (2 Timothy 1:7). As quickly as those thoughts come up, we can cast them down in the name of Jesus (2 Corinthians 10:5)
"I sought the Lord and He heard me, and delivered me from all my fears." Psalm 34:4
(Original post: October 11)
It's easy to fall victim to fear and worry. We wonder if our grades are good enough, if our finances will improve, if we are on the right career path, and the list goes on. Anytime we start to feel fear and worry, we have to check our flesh and remind ourselves who is in charge. God did not give us the spirit of fear (2 Timothy 1:7). As quickly as those thoughts come up, we can cast them down in the name of Jesus (2 Corinthians 10:5)
"I sought the Lord and He heard me, and delivered me from all my fears." Psalm 34:4
(Original post: October 11)
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