Recently, I found myself taking on the financial burdens associated with my ministry and as a result there was a whole lot of fretting goin on. Like worry was a necessary component to bringing more money into my bank account. It did give me more gray hair but it did nothing to enlarge my bank account or change my circumstances.
Spiritual dependency seems like such a novel concept and such wonderful advice for others. “Trust God the Maker of heaven and earth. He’s big enough to handle your problems” But when I have to eat my own advice and trust God with what really is His anyway – my ministry, the words don’t go down the same. They stick in my craw and threaten my need to control…for me to be the boss of me. However by worrying or by taking things upon myself in a futile attempt to control my situation, I get in God’s way and literally block His blessings.
Ever feel that way? Where fretting seems so much easier than surrender. Where spinning in circles seems better than getting off the merry-go-round and trusting God.
Philippians 4:6-7 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 that surpasses all comprehension shall guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
“Lord, help me heed the counsel of your Word and be anxious for nothing. To get out of Your way by bringing my burdens to you in prayer, supplication and thanksgiving so Your peace can rule my heart and mind in Christ Jesus.”
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