We were created to live without fear. Worry and fear are absolutely good for nothing; they have no upsides at all. Worry is a habit developed over a life time or it may be that you have succumbed to the trick of the enemy who wants to defeat you in the here and now. Paul said to the Philippians, be careful for nothing, that means don’t be anxious, don’t worry and don’t fret about anything. The answer to worry and fear is prayer, meditating in the Word of God and rejoicing in the Lord. (Philippians 4:6)
Again, Paul says, “What ever things are true what ever things are honest, those things that are just and pure, things that are lovely, things that are of good report, and if there be any virtue, if there be any praise, think on these things.” (Philippians 4:8) Paul had the same temptation all of us have to worry and be afraid, you are not alone. You have the cure; it is found in God’s word.
Verse seven says, “And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, shall guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” The peace of God will mount guard over your heart and your life as you learn to meditate on Him. Worry is negative meditation, thinking and meditating on those things that Paul listed in Philippians 4:8 will squash worry and fear like an unwanted bug. God’s Word in you is like poison to worry and fear. So fear will have no place in your life or your family. As you learn to give yourself to the Word, and develop a healthy thought life your spirit will grow strong. Released from worry and fear you will experience the life and growth of God’s world, the only world you were meant to experience.
Pastor Danny
