Do Not Be Anxious

How many times do we fret and worry about that which we have little control over?  Much of our worry can be left in our Fathers hands.  When looking at ourselves in the mirror where do we turn first – to worry and being anxious or to God? I wonder what life would be like if we turned to God first.   These are a few verses from a song  “First” by Lauren Dangle:

Before I bring my need
I will bring my heart
Before I lift my cares
I will lift my arms

Before I bring my need
I will bring my heart
And seek You

Before I speak a word
Let me hear Your voice
And in the midst of pain
Let me feel Your joy

Before I speak a word
I will bring my heart
And seek You

Matthew 6:25
“Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life

6:27
And which of you by being anxious can add a single hour to his span of life?

6:31
Therefore do not be anxious, saying, ‘What shall we eat? ’ or ‘What shall we drink? ’ or ‘What shall we wear? ’ For the Gentiles seek after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you

6:8
Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him

Philippians 4:6
do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus

 

He has Given Life and Breath

God said “heaven is my throne and the earth is my footstool”.  He has given all mankind life and breath.  He also says “I am the Lord; I have called you in righteousness; I will take you by the hand and keep you.  I have chosen you, I am with you, and I will uphold you with my righteous right hand”  Awesome verses.

Isaiah 66:1

Thus says the Lord:

 “Heaven is my throne,

and the earth is my footstool;

what is the house that you would build for me,

and what is the place of my rest?

 All these things my hand has made,

and so all these things came to be,

declares the Lord.

Acts 17:24

The God who made the world and everything in it, being Lord of heaven and earth, does not live in temples made by man, nor is he served by human hands, as though he needed anything, since he himself gives to all mankind life and breath and everything

Isaiah 422:5

Thus says God, the Lord,

who created the heavens and stretched them out,

who spread out the earth and what comes from it,

 who gives breath to the people on it

and spirit to those who walk in it:

 “I am the Lord; I have called you in righteousness;

I will take you by the hand and keep you

Isaiah 41:9

I have chosen you and not cast you off”;

 fear not, for I am with you;

be not dismayed, for I am your God;

I will strengthen you, I will help you,

I will uphold you with my righteous right hand