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“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:6-7) In Paul’s letter to the Philippians, we are reminded that we can let go of our anxiety and find peace. Peace comes from prayer, thanksgiving, and obedience to God’s will. So we are to lay our anxieties upon God,…..
“I can do all thing through Christ who strengthens me.” (Philippians 4:13) There are times when we all feel weak and need extra strength to deal with life’s challenges, whether they are sudden or ongoing. Fortunately, no matter the nature of the challenge, God promises to give us strength, as stated in the Scripture above. And we can realize that promise if we are faithful in the following ways. First, we should trust that God will protect us and will…..
“No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it.” (1 Corinthians 10:13) Have you ever meditated on this Scripture? I have often found strength from it, and I believe there are several important lessons we can learn from its message. First,…..
“Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the job of your master.” (Matthew 25:23) Stewardship can be a difficult subject for many of us. We often feel we have too little time and too little money to share with God. Yet hasn’t He provided us with the time and money that we do have? Shouldn’t we be grateful and learn to be faithful stewards of all…..
How do we find rest for our souls? First, we find rest by coming to Christ. He tells us to come Him with any burden we may be carrying, and He’ll help us carry it. He said “Come to me, all you who are weary and heavy burdened, and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28) Second, we find rest by submitting to Christ. So much of our lives is spent in spinning our wheels, trying to live up to others’…..
Rewards in the kingdom of heaven are given to those who serve without thought of reward. There is no hint of merit here, for God gives out of grace, not debt. In Matthew 25:40, we read, “I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine you did for me.” This Scripture certainly confused listeners then, as it does today. When did I do something for you, Christ? I don’t understand. And…..
In the Old Testament, the people of Israel were told to trust God, just as their forefathers had. They were to be mindful of God and serve Him with a willing and faithful heart. Then God would remove the obstacles from their pathway. In Proverbs 3:5-6, we read the following: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways submit him, and he will make your paths straight.” Those with…..
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