The Pit of Worry
Thursday's Devotion (2-2-06)
"Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out
of it are the issues of life." Proverb 4:23 (KJV)
Keep your hearts in the faith. Don't get choked up on the
worries of life. About 2 years ago I was care free, I was having an easier time
trusting in Jesus... But something happened, I started to get caught up in
worry. Once you start worrying it's hard to stop, it's hard not to fall into
depression. We have to keep our hearts from worry, because worry hurts our faith
and walk with Jesus Christ. I'm getting better again, it's a trial that happens.
I just wish that I wouldn't of fell into the pit of worry in the first place.
It's a horrible place to be...
I guess that's what it is to have the faith of a child, not to worry. Most
children don't have to worry about where their next meal is coming from, most
small children don't have to worry about much of anything. They trust that their
parents will provide anything they need in life. That's really where we all need
to be. Jesus tells us that worrying does nothing for us! It doesn't help us in
the least bit, but if we trust in God, that helps greatly! I mean I started to
worry about the dumbest things, things that God always provided. Things that
always come together on their own (Through Christ Jesus.) If you get caught in
the deadly trap of worry, it's a destructive place to be. If you're in this
state of mind now, then you need to get out of it! You need to pray hard for
faith, and patience. You need to also be positive. When the negative thoughts
and the worry comes in, you have to say, "I trust Jesus for this!" The longer
you're in the pit of worry, the harder it is to get out. It's up to you to take
control of your mind, and decide that you're going to trust Jesus. There are
plenty of scriptures that apply to everyday worries that you can quote, and rely
on. Jesus promises to provide you with food, and many other things that you need
in life. So stop worrying and start trusting. You might even be worried because
you have a deadly disease or cancer, but don't worry... JESUS HEALS! GET OUT OF
THE PIT OF WORRY!
Prayer: Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for this message, and for all things.
Please forgive us of all our sins, and we forgive all those who've wronged us.
Please help us to get out of the pit of worry, and to stay out of it. Lord take
away our unbelief. In Jesus name. A-men!
God bless!
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