Be Anxious For Nothing

The Leverage daily devotional by Pastor Segun Obadje
Sunday, October 19
BE ANXIOUS FOR NOTHING
Matthew 6:25-34; 1 Peter 5:7

Philippians 4:6 "Be careful for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God". Anxiety is sin; it is as much sin as fornication, murder and unbelief. In fact it is sheer expression of distrust in God's ability to cater for one and one's. The Word commands us to be anxious for nothing, that is, no thing; meaning nothing must be strong or big enough to make us anxious. We are to be anxious for nothing. Someone may ask how, in an imperfect world, this instruction is possible. Well, God can't tell you to do what you couldn't do. He is faithful and just. Being anxious for nothing is possible because the just God said so. 1 Peter 5:7 says, "Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you". God cares for you and you have to know it. The Word doesn't say He is indifferent about your cares or needs like some people suppose. The Word doesn't say to cast some of your needs upon Him, either. It says to cast ALL your care on Him because He cares for you. You see, nobody knows God as much as the Word. Whatever the Word says about Him is the truth. The Word says He cares for you; therefore don't think He doesn't. Let your thoughts be in line with the Word. God cares for you affectionately and He watches over you diligently. Believe the Word of God! If we are to be anxious for nothing, how then do we handle our cares and burdens? We are to cast them upon God in prayers once and for all. We are to turn them into requests in prayer to God and then believe we received what we asked for, and it shall be done for us of our Heavenly Father. Pray and be thankful to God instead of being anxious. Beloved, be anxious for nothing!

Other Scriptures for Meditation: Psalm 55:22; Luke 12:22-28

My Solid Front (Confession)
In the Name of Jesus, I refuse to be anxious. I cast all burdens, worries and legitimate concerns on the lord today. Amen.