I wanted to encourage you with this exholtation today.  I feel many of us need to be reminded of it daily.

Phillipians 4:6 (Amplified Bible) – “Do not fret or have any anxiety about anything, but in every circumstance and in everything, by prayer and petition (definite requests), with thanksgiving, continue to make your wants known to God.”

With any anxities or worries, the first thing we need to do is pray and cast your cares on the Lord.

1 Peter 8:7 says “Cast all your care upon Him, For he cares for you.”  God doesn’t want you as His child to be full of worry, full of anxiety or concerns.

Here are some things that can help you:

• Once you have prayed about your situation, don’t think about it anymore.  Keep your mind focused on the answer (God’s Word) to your prayer.
• Colossians 2:2 (AMP) –  “Set your minds and keep them set on what is above (the higher things, not on the things that are on the earth.)”
• If thoughts come to your mind about the situation, don’t try fight thoughts with thoughts.  Start speaking the Word of God out loud that is the best way to fight thoughts.  Speak what God’s word says about what you are facing.
• Don’t try figure it all all out, instead trust God’s ability to work it out for you.
• If the devil tries to bring a picture of the problem to your mind, immediately make yourself think on things that are honest, just, pure, lovely and of a good report. (Philipians 14:8)
• And use the words of your mouth to start praising God for His word, for that word (His promise to you that is yes and Amen – 1 Cor 1:19) that is working in your life now. It will help keep your focus on things above, also we know the bible tells us as we praise God.  He sits in the praises of His people, the presence of God clothes us, strengthens us, to run our race and finish our course.

 We are so thankful we have such a wonderful God, who loves us, and everyday as we call on Him, He helps us, delivers us,  Spend some time this week in Psalm 91; what a wonderful Psalm to meditate in.

 You who sit down in the High God’s presence, spend the night in Shaddai’s shadow,
   Say this: “God, you’re my refuge.
      I trust in you and I’m safe!”
   That’s right—he rescues you from hidden traps,
      shields you from deadly hazards.
   His huge outstretched arms protect you—
      under them you’re perfectly safe;
      his arms fend off all harm.
   Fear nothing—not wild wolves in the night,
      not flying arrows in the day,
   Not disease that prowls through the darkness,
      not disaster that erupts at high noon.
   Even though others succumb all around,
      drop like flies right and left,
      no harm will even graze you.
   You’ll stand untouched, watch it all from a distance,
      watch the wicked turn into corpses.
   Yes, because God’s your refuge,
      the High God your very own home,
   Evil can’t get close to you,
      harm can’t get through the door.
   He ordered his angels
      to guard you wherever you go.
   If you stumble, they’ll catch you;
      their job is to keep you from falling.
   You’ll walk unharmed among lions and snakes,
      and kick young lions and serpents from the path. 

 ”If you’ll hold on to me for dear life,” says God,
      ”I’ll get you out of any trouble.
   I’ll give you the best of care
      if you’ll only get to know and trust me.
   Call me and I’ll answer, be at your side in bad times;
      I’ll rescue you, then throw you a party.
   I’ll give you a long life,
      give you a long drink of salvation!” (Psalm 91, The Message)

Key to remember: God Loves You, He is for You.

We love you here at Rhema Family Church.  If we can help please contact us,

Ps. Eileen Brown

From our Heart to yours.