There is so much going on in the world that keeps us upset. The Devil certainly knows how to push our buttons. I catch myself starting to worry about things even though I know it doesn’t do me any good. Worry is a total waste of my time. The definition of worry includes giving way to anxiety and allowing one’s mind to dwell on difficulty and troubles. When we worry we are giving in to fear. I pray that you will focus on peace instead of worry!
The Bible says, “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7
Wow, I love this Scripture because when we focus on prayer, supplication, and thanksgiving we will receive the peace of God. If God tells us not to worry, that means we can do something about our worry. We can decide to focus on something other than our worries. Such as focusing on peace.
As we near Christmas, I think God wants us to focus more on the peace that only He can give. The angels proclaimed, “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests” Luke 2:14.
Let this year be more about a focus on peace instead of worry. I am learning to take one day at a time. Please come back to check out my blog at kamzinsser.com.
A solid foundation is crucial to the building process. A good foundation will whether storm damage, flooding, or heat, but if not properly laid or installed the foundation can start to crumble. Foundations apply to our homes and our lives. Your foundation may be cracking a bit. It is time to fill the holes in your foundation now!
I remember as a little girl singing a song about the wise man and foolish man. The foolish man built his house upon the sand and when the rains came, the house fell. However, the wise man built his house upon a rock and when the rain came, his house stood firm.
Your foundation may have a few holes…
Matthew 7:24 says, “Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock.” When I think of our spiritual foundation, I think about our faith.
By faith…
I have started to study on Hebrews 11. I love it because all of the scriptures include something about faith. For example, by faith Noah built an ark, Abraham moved even though he didn’t know where he was going, Sarah had a baby even though she was past the age for it, and the Israelites cross the Red Sea.
Hebrews 11:1 says, “Now faith is the assurance of the things we hope for, being the proof of things we do not see and the conviction of their reality.”
You might be wondering how we can fill the cracks in our foundation (faith). Our faith is shaken by things that happen in our lives such as divorce, job loss, Pandemic, death, and illness. These things can cause cracks in our foundation over time.
Fill your holes in your foundation now with the word of God. Read Hebrews 11 and study the heroes of faith and watch your faith continue to build.
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I confess that many decisions that I have made for my life were led by a random thought. Or I have allowed things such as the weather, sleep, how I am feeling, or the way others treat me to affect my decisions. In truth, when I look back, my emotions whether high or low led me to make my decisions. It is important to wait until our emotions subside to make important decisions. So, in the waiting and the praying I will do something now that will make me happy later!
Be wise!
Wisdom is based on the Word of God! Colossians 4:5 states, “Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity.”
Don’t do something you don’t have peace about!
I have learned from the past to pray about decisions before I make them. My husband is so much better at this than I. He is always slow to make decisions. It is important to pray and wait and don’t do something we don’t have peace about!
God knows what’s best and will lead us to make a decision that will make us happy later.
