"Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass" – Psalm 37:5 LIGHT FOR NOW: Anxiety wants to control the outcome, but faith learns to commit the outcome to God. Trust begins where the need for control ends. One of the greatest struggles behind anxiety is theContinue reading "BE ANXIOUS FOR NOTHING (15)"
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"And which of you with taking thought can add to his stature one cubit?" – Matthew 6:27 LIGHT FOR NOW: Anxiety creates the illusion of control, making us believe that excessive worrying can change an outcome. But worry cannot add to our lives; it only drains the strength we need to live today. In MatthewContinue reading "BE ANXIOUS FOR NOTHING (14)"
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"Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee" – Isaiah 26:3 LIGHT FOR NOW: Peace is not produced by having perfect circumstances; it is produced by having a mind anchored in a perfect God. What continually occupies your mind will greatly influence the condition ofContinue reading "BE ANXIOUS FOR NOTHING (13)"
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"Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you" – 1Peter 5:7 LIGHT FOR NOW: God does not ask the believer to carry anxiety as a private burden. He invites us to transfer our cares to Him because His care for us is greater than our ability to carry ourselves. One of theContinue reading "BE ANXIOUS FOR NOTHING (12)"
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"Be still, and know that I am God…" – Psalm 46:10 LIGHT FOR NOW: Anxiety often creates an inward restlessness that makes the soul feel as though something must constantly be done. But there are moments when the greatest expression of faith is to become still and remember who God is. There is a kindContinue reading "BE ANXIOUS FOR NOTHING (11)"
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"The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want" – Psalm 23:1 LIGHT FOR NOW: Anxiety often grows from the fear of lack, uncertainty, and not knowing how things will work out. But the believer finds rest in knowing that his life is under the care of a faithful Shepherd. One of the simplest andContinue reading "BE ANXIOUS FOR NOTHING (10)"
