Do I consider tests and challenges to be a gift from God?
I am tested. I am challenged. That is normal for someone who is a learner (disciple) of Jesus. The challenges …
Tag Archives: Worry
“Do not let your heart be troubled; believe in God, believe also in Me.” ~Jesus
It is way too easy to let my heart to be troubled. Most days are a challenge. Some are not. …
“Do not let your heart be troubled; believe in God, believe also in Me.” ~Jesus
Where should I put my faith? In God? In Jesus? In the Holy Spirit? Yes! Yes! And Yes! “Do not …
Should our plans be subject to God’s will?
Jesus is clear. In his manifesto (Matthew 5-7), Jesus tells us to pray like this: “Your will be done, on …
Is worry a lack of confidence in God?
It is way too easy to let my heart to be troubled. Most days are a challenge. Some are not. …
Worry — What causes it? Am I too world-centered?
Jesus teaches His disciples that we are not to worry. Jesus encourages me to avoid worrying about my physical needs …
“Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life.” ~Jesus
There are a lot of details to life. What to eat. What to wear. Which way to drive to work. …
“In the world you have tribulation, but take courage ; I have overcome the world.” ~Jesus
Difficulties are a natural part of the world. Jesus brings me peace and offers courage. In fact, Jesus promised us …
"What I’m trying to do here is to get you to relax." ~~Jesus
I worry a lot. It isn’t good. I know that. I worry anyway. Jesus challenges me to trust God completely …
“The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?” ~King David
God lights my path. God saves me. Jesus, the Messiah, has paid the price for my missing God’s goal and …
“I tell you, do not worry about your life.” ~Jesus
What Jesus would say to me if he just walked into my room right now? I think he would look …
Worrying always results in missing God’s goal
Worrying always results in missing God’s goal. Fear paralyzes and keeps us from acting on what God has planned for …
Want a present? Focus on today as a gift of God.
We worry about tomorrow. We regret yesterday. Jesus, the Messiah and our Master, challenged us to pray, “give us this …
Worrying is a nasty habit ..you’ll notice if it ain’t one thing it’s another.
Why worry? God has a plan. God is working his plan. We can trust in Him. He is in a …
Will I hear GOD or will I be deceived?
The worry of the world can completely drown out the word of my heavenly Father. Jesus speaks to me. He gives …
“Do not worry about how or what you are to say.” ~Jesus
Oh man, this hits home with me. I think a lot. I am a thinker. So, I think about what …
“You are worried and bothered about so many things; but only one thing is necessary.” ~Jesus
How often do I go about fussing? I get worked up over nothing. Worrying about how everything is going to get …
"Worry is a cycle of inefficient thoughts whirling around a center of fear." ~~Corrie Ten Boom
Worry is a vicious cycle. When we worry, our thoughts spin out control. We forget that God is in control. …
"Don’t worry about missing out. You’ll find all your everyday human concerns will be met." ~~Jesus
Jesus challenges us to not worry. God is God, in complete control and in a good mood. God will take care …
“Did you not know that I had to be in My Father’s house?” ~Jesus
Here is a lesson in worry from our Master Jesus. Jesus wasn’t worried. He wasn’t anxious. He was just doing what …
“Do not be worried about your life.” ~~Jesus
The list of things I can worry about is pretty long. Give me a whole day and it grows enormously. …
“What kind of a man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey Him?” ~The Disciples of Jesus
Jesus didn’t cause the storm to arise. The storm wasn’t His doing at all. He didn’t “weather” the storm although …
Want to worry less? God suggests you praise Him more. Who is the enemy of thanksgiving? Discontent and his brother dissatisfaction.
We love to worry. God has a better way. Praise Him and thank Him for all He is doing right …
“Honesty lives confident and carefree, but Shifty is sure to be exposed.” ~~King Solomon
Honesty seems to be hard come by as a moral imperative. We tell white lies and believe that is okay. …
"No one can pray and worry at the same time." ~~Max Lucado
God’s goal is for us to talk with Him, trust Him and obey Him. Our alignment with God takes the …
"People who don’t know God and the way he works worry too much." ~~Jesus
Why do we worry?What produces that anxiety in our gut? Because we don’t know what a good mood God, our …
“Carpé diem quam minimum credula postero.” ~ Horace (Roman poet)
We are all worried about tomorrow or the next day. Jesus wants us to focus on today. Horace said it …
“But take heart! I have conquered the world.” ~~Jesus
Many days, there is a whole lot of worrying going on. Fear can cripple. How many times does God come …
