They’re not permanent. When we believe our problems are
permanent we are experiencing tunnel vision. We’re not looking at the big
picture. We are filling ourselves with anxiety about the falseness of being
trapped in a tunnel of worries. When we allow that anxiety to build up, we are
effectively weakening our faith in God.
Jesus instructs us in Matthew, Chapter 6 to not worry
or be anxious about anything. Jesus didn’t give any leeway here. Jesus said do
not worry. At all. Period. Instead, we are to focus on the Kingdom of God and
walk righteously. Then, as Jesus instructs, all our needs will be provided.
Yet we will often choose to follow the path of
anxiety. We do so because our sinful nature wants to reject the promises God
has made to you, and strip your faith by convincing you that through worrying a
solution will present itself. In other words, you will be able to solve it
without God’s help. It doesn’t work like that. In fact, it works the opposite.
Our anxiety increases because we will fail at solving our own problems. Jesus
stated to those gathered during His Sermon on the Mount that worrying does not
extend your life. In other words, worrying/anxiousness solves nothing.
I’m not advocating life is all sunshine and rainbow
unicorns. Life will have its concerns. However, we must exercise our faith in
God to address our concerns and provide for us. Even when it seems hopeless.
Especially when it seems hopeless. That is the true exercise of faith.
As my anxiety increased last night concerning my
finances, I noticed my bank account did not mysteriously increase nor did my
debts unexpectedly decrease. What increased was my stress, and what decreased
was my joy. As I poured my heart out to God and read Jesus’ words in Matthew 6,
I noticed my bank account did not mysteriously increase, nor did my debts
unexpectedly decrease. However, my stress decreased and my joy increased. In my
opinion, that makes me the richest man alive because my faith is worth more
than money in the bank. My joy has more value than pieces of paper with dead
men on it.
I pray you will relieve yourself of stress today. Cast
all your worries upon Jesus. Allow Him to carry them to our Father who loves
you. Exercise your faith by stepping forward knowing God has got you covered.
#AuthenticFaith
