We lost something in the garden, and need to get it back.
Living in a constant state of anxiety is not what we were created to do, and it has negative consequences physically and spiritually.
We are electronically connected 24/7 to our "busyness", and have completely lost the concept of "downtime". Having achieved a perpetual state of work and worry, going to bed connected and waking up unrested, just to reconnect.
We have become so busy and sophisticated that the act of faithfully being "still" seems childish...and that is what it is...in fact Jesus was very clear on the subject. "I tell you the truth, anyone who doesn't receive the Kingdom of God like a child will never enter it." (Mark 10:5)
When is the last time you approached God like a child? With no instructions for Him, only the realization that you need Him? Without demands or negotiations...just trusting that your Heavenly Father can deliver you?
What would it take to "cast all your anxiety on Him? This verse says it takes humility, trusting in His timing, and knowing that He cares about you.
What would it take to "cast all your anxiety on Him? This verse says it takes humility, trusting in His timing, and knowing that He cares about you.
This week stop. Change your life, by intentionally unplugging and being "still" - before you start your day. Humbly realize that you are loved. Rely on God's protection, trust His heart and His timing ... and relax.
Anxiety can be deadly... cast it on Him, and walk free of fear...like a child holding their father's hand.
That is how we walked in the Garden, and He paid a great price so we can walk like that today.
Anxiety can be deadly... cast it on Him, and walk free of fear...like a child holding their father's hand.
That is how we walked in the Garden, and He paid a great price so we can walk like that today.
"Every tomorrow has two handles. We can take hold of it with the handle of anxiety or the handle of faith."
- Henry Ward Beecher
- Henry Ward Beecher
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