Luke 12:22-30
The heading to this scripture is “Do Not Be Anxious.” It’s funny how God puts things in our path that we need. I’ve been so anxious today. This passage wasn’t in my normal TWG plan, I just saw it in my support raising notebook and decided to look at it but, had no idea what it said. It’s about 11:30 pm and I haven’t stopped going all day long. Today is Wednesday and I’m getting ready to leave for Birmingham Friday then San Diego Saturday morning at 5 am. I’ve been so anxious about completing an online test, and making it to D group tomorrow, and getting packed, and getting support raised, and coming to the chairs meeting, and going to work tomorrow, and making it to the bank to get some things straightened out. Why can I not just trust God? I read this passage and see my sin so clearly. Jesus says “do not be anxious about your life.” He wouldn’t tell me that if he didn’t have it under control. My God feeds the ravens, and keeps the lilies standing up gracefully even after the storm. Every person in the world has their problems, stressors and struggles; but my Father in heaven knows about each and every one (v.30). He will provide and take care of me, even though so many times I try to take care of myself. I must only seek his kingdom first, and all these other things will be added to me. As long as my relationship with Christ is #1, everything will work out (Rom. 8:28-29). I still feel the pressure, but now I remember who’s holding me up…
Hey friend. Thanks for sharing this. Anxiety is so pointless and yet so present. Next week is going to be good. ttyl.
ReplyDeleteSuch an encouragement, Brandon! This was good to hear. P.S. that article made me mad, and now I am that much more fired up about going to Australia!
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