"Greetings in the Name of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for 1 November 2011"
Today's Bible Verse: Luke 12:22-31 "Then He said to his disciples, "Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat; nor about the body, what you will pit on. Life is more than food, and the body is more than clothing. Consider the ravens for they neither sow nor reap, which have neither storehouse nor barn; and God feed them. Of how much more value are you than the birds? And which of you by worrying can add one cubit to his stature? If you then are not able to do the least, why are you anxious for the rest? Consider the lilies, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin; and yet I say to you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. If then God so clothes the grass, which today is in the field and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, how much more will He clothe you, O you of little faith? And do not seek what you should eat or what you should drink, nor have an anxious mind. For all these things the nations of the world seek after, and your Father knows that you need these things. But seek the kingdom of God, and ALL these things shall be ADDED unto you."
Wow!!! Here is our Lord telling us NOT TO WORRY that He will provide and take care of His children. Jesus in these verses extends His teachings from abundant possessions (wealth) to necessities.
We are physical beings in a material universe and must have food, water and shelter to survive. Jesus challenges us not to be anxious even about necessities and gives us two vital insights. (1) We need not be anxious because we have a Heavenly Father who cares for us and (2) we must not be anxious because that would shift the focus of our attention from God to the things of the world.
Anxiety is a result of envisioning the future without God. The best defense against worry is staying in communication with our Heavenly Father. When we turn our thoughts toward Him
we can think more positively. Remember to listen, as well as speak, making your thoughts a dialogue with God.
If you must consider upcoming events follow these rules: (1) Do not linger in the future, because anxieties sprout up like mushrooms when you wander there (2) Remember the promise of God's continual Presence and include God in any imagery that comes to your mind.
Mental discipline does not come easy for us, because we are accustomed of being in control and trying to work it out for ourselves and not giving it to God. However the reality of God's Presence with us now and forever outshines and out weighs anything that we can ever do on our own .
Today's Hymn: "Love Lifted Me"
I was sinking deep in sin, far from the peaceful shore
Very deeply stained within, sinking to raise no more
But the Master of the sea, hear my despairing cry
From the water lifted me now safe am I
Love Lifted Me! (even me) Love Lifted Me! (even me)
When nothing else could help, Love Lifted Me!
Heavenly Father, Lord Jesus, Holy Spirit how comforting is to know that we need not worry about tomorrow because of the fact that Jesus Lives, we as Christians can face tomorrow. Help us Lord to realize that worry is utterly useless and it shows a lack of faith of You, in our life's. Father, You know our problems and You will provide for us if we but ask. You laugh at us Father when we start to plan our lives, knowing that our plans are doomed to fail. You all so what us to depend solely on you, and you have promised us that you would never leave, nor forsake us. Help us Holy Spirit, to keep our focus on You, and to bring all our burdens, cares and needs to You.
Amen
Today's Biblical Truth: "We can trust in God to provide for us because God knows precisely what we need."
Click on the link at www.cindidavis.blogspot.com for Today's Scripture Reading From Hebrews 13 which is Titled: "Jesus Is the Same Yesterday, Today and Forever".
Have a God Filled and Spirit Led Day. Go in Peace and Serve the Lord our God with Gladness. Pray for our Brothers and Sisters who are being persecuted for their Faith in Jesus Christ and also pray for the Nation of Israel. Always remember that when you have a spiritual dilemma in your life and you yell out, "I CAN'T", God Whispers to you, "BUT I CAN".
"Blessed is every one who fears the Lord, Who walks in His ways." Psalm 128:1
Your Sister in Christ,
Cindi
Today's Bible Verse: Luke 12:22-31 "Then He said to his disciples, "Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat; nor about the body, what you will pit on. Life is more than food, and the body is more than clothing. Consider the ravens for they neither sow nor reap, which have neither storehouse nor barn; and God feed them. Of how much more value are you than the birds? And which of you by worrying can add one cubit to his stature? If you then are not able to do the least, why are you anxious for the rest? Consider the lilies, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin; and yet I say to you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. If then God so clothes the grass, which today is in the field and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, how much more will He clothe you, O you of little faith? And do not seek what you should eat or what you should drink, nor have an anxious mind. For all these things the nations of the world seek after, and your Father knows that you need these things. But seek the kingdom of God, and ALL these things shall be ADDED unto you."
Wow!!! Here is our Lord telling us NOT TO WORRY that He will provide and take care of His children. Jesus in these verses extends His teachings from abundant possessions (wealth) to necessities.
We are physical beings in a material universe and must have food, water and shelter to survive. Jesus challenges us not to be anxious even about necessities and gives us two vital insights. (1) We need not be anxious because we have a Heavenly Father who cares for us and (2) we must not be anxious because that would shift the focus of our attention from God to the things of the world.
Anxiety is a result of envisioning the future without God. The best defense against worry is staying in communication with our Heavenly Father. When we turn our thoughts toward Him
we can think more positively. Remember to listen, as well as speak, making your thoughts a dialogue with God.
If you must consider upcoming events follow these rules: (1) Do not linger in the future, because anxieties sprout up like mushrooms when you wander there (2) Remember the promise of God's continual Presence and include God in any imagery that comes to your mind.
Mental discipline does not come easy for us, because we are accustomed of being in control and trying to work it out for ourselves and not giving it to God. However the reality of God's Presence with us now and forever outshines and out weighs anything that we can ever do on our own .
Today's Hymn: "Love Lifted Me"
I was sinking deep in sin, far from the peaceful shore
Very deeply stained within, sinking to raise no more
But the Master of the sea, hear my despairing cry
From the water lifted me now safe am I
Love Lifted Me! (even me) Love Lifted Me! (even me)
When nothing else could help, Love Lifted Me!
Heavenly Father, Lord Jesus, Holy Spirit how comforting is to know that we need not worry about tomorrow because of the fact that Jesus Lives, we as Christians can face tomorrow. Help us Lord to realize that worry is utterly useless and it shows a lack of faith of You, in our life's. Father, You know our problems and You will provide for us if we but ask. You laugh at us Father when we start to plan our lives, knowing that our plans are doomed to fail. You all so what us to depend solely on you, and you have promised us that you would never leave, nor forsake us. Help us Holy Spirit, to keep our focus on You, and to bring all our burdens, cares and needs to You.
Amen
Today's Biblical Truth: "We can trust in God to provide for us because God knows precisely what we need."
Click on the link at www.cindidavis.blogspot.com for Today's Scripture Reading From Hebrews 13 which is Titled: "Jesus Is the Same Yesterday, Today and Forever".
Have a God Filled and Spirit Led Day. Go in Peace and Serve the Lord our God with Gladness. Pray for our Brothers and Sisters who are being persecuted for their Faith in Jesus Christ and also pray for the Nation of Israel. Always remember that when you have a spiritual dilemma in your life and you yell out, "I CAN'T", God Whispers to you, "BUT I CAN".
"Blessed is every one who fears the Lord, Who walks in His ways." Psalm 128:1
Your Sister in Christ,
Cindi
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