7 Reasons Not to Worry

Reason 4

“And if God cares so wonderfully for wildflowers that are here today and thrown into the fire tomorrow, he will certainly care for you. Why do you have so little faith?” - Matthew 6:30 ^NLT

 

                  Romans 8:39 (NLT) tells us that: “No power in the sky above or in the earth below—indeed, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord.” If He loves us (unconditionally), then why would He not provide for us? He certainly would and does.

                  When money is short and the bills keep going up, it is our human tendency to be concerned for the future. But our Heavenly Father has us covered, so there is no need to become worried about anything. To combat worry, check out this verse: “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” ^{(Jeremiah 29:11 NLT)} Does that sound like someone who has no intention of providing for us. Not at all.

                  We must teach ourselves to TRUST God with our lives. His will for us is to guide is thru this crazy life while giving us all we NEED to not just survive but succeed. Please remember that God’s version of success in no way lines up with the world’s view of success. It may or may not involve financial success. It may or may not involve personal notoriety. The word NEED is capitalized to make a point. We tend to have difficulty deciphering the difference between WANTS & NEEDS. God KNOWS what we need and THAT is what He promises us, not all our wants.

Solomon was said to be the wisest man alive and that is because when God said to him that He would give him ANYTHING he asked for, Solomon chose wisdom and discernment in ruling over Israel instead of riches and fame. The Lord was so impressed with his request that He honored his request AND gave him all that he did not ask for. Seek that which pleases the Lord and NOT what pleases you.

Until next time, walk with the King & be a blessing.

In His Name & for His Glory,

RL Keller

Bread of Life Ministries