THE WORRY-FREE LIFE
The life of mental freedom is a natural byproduct for those who live with their minds stayed upon the good news of Jesus Christ. Giving your worries to God is one of the most beneficial exercises you will ever learn to master. God never intended for us to be anxious or live with anxiety. Through him, we can live in peace all the time!
Phil 4:6-7 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
2 Tim 1:7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity but of power, love, and self-discipline.
Carefully consider the gravity of the following statements. Anxiety is powered by fear. Fear is powered by guilt and shame, and guilt and shame are powered by the law. Apostle Paul declared, “The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law.” 1Co 15:56 In his letter to Timothy, his son in the faith, he also wrote, “Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you.” 2 Timothy 1:7 NLT It’s time for the anxiety to end! Worry sabotages your future, while faith opens the door for supernatural breakthrough! God can handle your future and all of its concerns–you can’t!
Many years ago, I was lying in bed with my wife, and we were encouraging each other regarding exercise and physical health when suddenly the Lord spoke to me. He said, “Thinking joyous, faith-filled, visionary thoughts is the most health-giving type of exercise in the world.” I have come to realize how true his words to me were. The quickest way to have a health-filled life is to have healthy thoughts! The scientific community is in full agreement. Even medical doctors are prescribing meditation exercises for optimum health.
What do you think? Wouldn’t you say it’s time for a new workout regime? Are you ready to start exercising your thoughts in a new way? Much of the New Testament is geared to the transformation of your thought life. Apostle Paul said, “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” Romans 12:2a Yes! Your whole life can become completely different than it is now. It is all about how you think! This is why Paul told the church at Colossae these powerful words, “Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. 2 Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.” Colossians 3:1-2
You can be sure that setting your mind and affections on God’s precious thoughts towards you will prove to be the MOST health-giving type of exercise in the world! I am praying for your best today! I am asking God to give you the grace and courage to step into his gym and begin thinking his precious thoughts! Yes! Through God’s thoughts, you can experience…
THE WORRY-FREE LIFE
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