What are You Anxious About?

Philippians 4:6-7
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

What are You Anxious About?

I heard the Lord ask,” What are you anxious about today? What are your fears?”
Take a moment to ask yourself those questions and consider your answers. Most all of us have those issues that want to arise in our heart that cause us concern and consternation. If we allow them to persist they can take us right on over into doubt, fear and unbelief.
Where the Father wants us to abide is in the position of His rest. We first start to find that position by doing what Philippians 4:4 says, “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!” What do we do when we rejoice? We put our eyes upon Jesus, along with the acknowledgement of all of His goodness, provision and faithfulness. We position ourselves in an attitude of continual joy. That is why we joy and joy again. We know that with joy comes the words of praise, worship and adoration that create faith in our hearts. Then we rest in what we don’t have control over because God does, so then just pray about everything and present our petitions before Him, with thanksgiving, knowing that He has the final say in all things.
He has created us to enter into His rest and we can’t abide there if we are anxious and restless. So climb up on Papa’s lap today. Rejoice in Him, His goodness and all of His benefits. Present your concerns to Him in prayer and petition with thankfulness, because you know that He hears you and will work all thing together for the good of those who love the Lord and are called according to His Purpose (Romans 8:28). He will work all things after the council of His will if you just trust Him. Just as a child is not anxious, but trusting that his parents will meet all of his needs; how much more can we trust the Father to care for our needs according to His riches in glory.
Just crawl up on His lap and abide in His rest. He loves you and cares for you.

On Papa’s Lap

Where can I go when the spirit of fear surrounds me?
What do I do when my circumstances overwhelm me?
I crawl up on Papa’s lap, safe from all threats of harm.
There, in love He holds me, enveloped in His arms.
There I know what touches me is only for my good.
There I have confidence that I can stand the ground He stood.
In the unity of God’s love I feel our hearts beat as one.
Whenever fear and doubt attack me, to Papa’s lap I come.
Kent Stuck

Blessings,
Kent

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