Rise above worry (2)

When it comes to our worries, let's: (1) Remember that God is our friend. The psalmist said, 'The Lord is a friend to those who fear him' (Psalm 25:14 NLT). Friendship with God is built by sharing our experiences with him - every activity, conversation, problem and thought. When we do, we'll be aware of his presence, hear his voice, be open to his correction and in sync with his timing. He longs to deal to our worries!

(2) Not take on things we shouldn't. Peter Marshall prayed: 'Father...check our impulse to spread ourselves so thin that we're exposed to fear and doubt, to the weariness and impatience that makes our tempers wear thin; [that] robs us of peace of mind; that makes skies grey when they should be blue; that stifles a song along the corridor of our hearts.' We lose our song when we focus on the pressure to maintain our image, increase our pace to keep up with others, and try to 'fix' people or live up to their expectations.

(3) Understand the difference between the secular and the sacred. Either Jesus is Lord over every area of our lives, or he's not Lord over any. Every part of our lives is in Jesus' realm.



So what now? The Bible says, 'Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight' (Proverbs 3:5-6 NIV). Thank God that he can calm your worried life.





— SCRIPTURE —

'Trust in the Lord.' Proverbs 3:5 NIV
— SOULFOOD —

Exo 20:14, Pro 6:23-35, Matt 5:27-28, John 8:1-11