Worry.

Come to the place of speaking with God, knowing that Christ is with you and get to really enjoy the wonderful life He has for you. 

Job chapter 38 verse 2.

The Lord answered Job saying, "Why are you using your ignorance to deny My providence? Now get ready to fight, for I am going to demand some answers from you and you must reply."

What circumstances are filling your thoughts today? 

   Are your thoughts so cluttered that you cannot see God? Worry can rob us of our joy. It can cause us to be so concerned about our circumstances that we are unsettled until the outcome reveals itself. 

   What are good intentions? They can cause us to do things that may not be necessary to do. Which then leads to worry and the wonder of guilt. What is second guessing yourself mean? Well your intention may have been for good but then others say things to you that make you wonder if what you had done was the best decision. You now have to live with the outcome. 

   In Job chapter 40 the Lord went on saying, "Do you still want to argue with the Almighty? Or will you yield? Do you---God's critic---have the answers?" Job replied, "I am nothing---how could I ever find the answers? I lay my hand upon my mouth in silence. I have said too much already."

   To be confident in ones abilities comes from experience and patience. Pride can get in the way and arrogance can enhance a false hope that what we say is with wisdom and understanding. It would be nice if we were the only ones who were affected by the things we do, but we are not. Others are affected and they will have opinions. God is also affected by our choices. 

   So how do you justify your actions? If you do nothing then you may be ignoring a potential problem. If you do something, then try your hardest to see the bigger picture. Have you done your research? Have you sought out the experience of others? These are all good to state but sometimes we do things with a good intention and will have to hope that what we did is right and will have a good outcome. In that case you have to be confident that what you did was right. Just be prepared to face the consequences of failure. 

   And if failure does come then be humble and ready to admit your fault, seeking the forgiveness of those affected. Just remember that worry takes away our thoughts from God. Jesus gave His all so that we can have life. And God is the Almighty who will never leave you or forsake you. 

   Mistakes can be repaired. And they can be costly. And since others are involved you will have to deal with attitude and ridicule. You have to be accountable for your actions. Do not hold onto your worry for it will consume you and pull you away from God and maybe those you care about. 

   The teachings of God are obedience to His guidance. It is difficult to let go of controlling our outcomes, but if you can seek God and His guidance, then He will lead you along the paths of right living where peace and happiness are found in contentment.

   I'd like to tell you that God supplies all the right answers to any thing we want or ask for but He does not. Yes, He wants you to be obedient to Him, but that does not stop us from following our own choices. Can you ask God for His guidance and expect an outcome? Yes you can. For that shows we are seeking His help and recognizing the fact of Him being there. 

   It is in our trusting Him to watch over us that we find peace and happiness. You become content in letting Christ be in control of every step you take. You become aware of the thoughts you are having and the words that you speak. For it is in your actions that others will know Christ, as you do. 

   1 Chronicles chapter 16 verse 34 says, "Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love and kindness go on forever."

   The words of the Bible give us the right thoughts to get us through our day. 

   Psalms chapter 118 verses 5-7 say, "In my distress I prayed to the Lord and He answered me and rescued me. He is for me! How can I be afraid? What can mere man do to me? The Lord is on my side, He will help me. Let those who hate me beware."

   If you believe that He is our Creator and that He wants to take care of you then He will answer your prayers. It is in our belief of Him that others may find their way to believing also.

   Psalms chapter 139 says, "Thank You for making me so wonderfully complex! It is amazing to think about. Your workmanship is marvellous---and how well we know it." 

   Give all your worries and anxieties over to Him. And you will get to enjoy the wonderful life He has planned for you. 

   Thank You Father for Jesus. Thank You for peace of mind and heart. Our love is for all. 😊

John chapter 14 verse 27.

Jesus said to them, "I am leaving you with a gift---peace of mind and heart! And the peace I give is not fragile like the peace the world gives. So do not be troubled or afraid. 

Colossians chapter 1 verses 15 and 16.

"Christ is the exact likeness of the unseen God. He existed before God made anything at all, and in fact,  Christ Himself is the Creator who made everything in heaven and earth."

1 John chapter 1 verse 7.

"If we are living in the Light of God's presence, just as Christ does, then we have wonderful fellowship and joy with each other, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from every sin."