No Worries
Be careful for nothing; but in everything by prayer
and supplication with thanksgiving let your
requests be made known unto God. And the peace
of God, which passeth all understanding, shall
keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:6-7).
As a child of God, no matter the situation
you’re faced with, refuse to worry. Refuse
to fear or be apprehensive over anything. Never find
yourself up all night, because you think if you sleep,
something unpleasant may happen to you; stop the
fear, and stop the worry. You can’t be awake, watching
over yourself, at the same time that God is watching over you.
The Bible says, “…he giveth his beloved sleep”
(Psalm 127:2). Psalm 121:3-4 says, “He will not suffer
thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not
slumber. Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither
slumber nor sleep.” He’s awake so you can sleep. So,
rather than be afraid at night and keep awake, you
say, “Father, I’m so glad you’re awake; you take care
of things while I sleep, because you give your beloved
sleep, and I’m your beloved”; then you go to sleep.
1 Peter 5:7 says, “Casting all your care upon him;
for he careth for you.” He cares for you. So, there’s
no need to fret. There’re people who feel if they don’t
worry enough, they’re not alive; they have to worry to
feel alive, but that’s not the life of a Christian. The Word
of God has instructed us not to be anxious. It doesn’t
matter what you hear; whatever news is making the
headlines has nothing to do with you, because you’re
not of this world; you operate from a higher realm of glory.
Don’t let the negative information from the world
change your countenance. When things look rough
and tough, don’t get ruffled; that’s the time to sing
and rejoice, declaring God’s Word. The Bible says,
“And we know that all things work together for good
to them that love God, to them who are the called
according to his purpose” (Romans 8:28). Put on a
kind smile even now, for the Word has spoken about
your situation. You’ve already overcome the adversary
and all adversities: “Ye are of God, little children, and
have overcome them: because greater is he that is in
you, than he that is in the world” (1 John 4:4).
Confession
The joy of the Lord is my strength. The Holy Spirit living in me has
filled me with courage and supernatural ability to be a
blessing to my world, manifesting the virtues and perfections of
divinity. God’s righteousness, peace, joy, and excellence exude
from me, in the Name of the Lord Jesus. Amen.
Further study:
1 Peter 1:7-9; Luke 12:22-30
1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Matthew 6:1-18
Genesis 18-19
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Matthew 4:1-11
Genesis 7