Don't Be Anxious
Last week I wrote about the verse "Be still and know that I am God." I included a chart that breaks down the verse. I really try to live by that verse and all that it means.
BUT sometimes I worry. I don't want to worry. It takes so much energy, and distracts me from my focus on the Lord. But I do catch myself worrying. The other night I couldn't sleep. In the midst of being wide awake, I started worrying about a pain I had. In no time at all that worry was spiraling out of control. I had to very consciously rein in my thoughts, and focus on the Lord. I needed to be still and remember that God is with me!! If I'm focusing on the Lord, there's no room for worry!
"Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life? Since you cannot do this very little thing, why do you worry about the rest?'' Luke 12:25,26
"Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble." Matthew 6:34
"When I am afraid, I put my trust in You." Psalm 56:3
"Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me." Psalm 23:4
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God." Philippians 4:6
I don't want to be a "worry wart" like we sometimes called people when I was growing up. I want my focus always and continually to be on our wonderful Lord!
About the author: Sally McClung is a member of the All Nations International Leadership Team and is co-founder of All Nations. Her husband, Floyd McClung, was a world-renown missions leader. Floyd went to be with Jesus in 2021. He is the author of 16 books, including the best-selling books, “The Father Heart of God” and “Living on the Devil’s Doorstep.”
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