- Ragan W
- 3 days ago
📖"But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be provided for you." Matthew 6:33 (CSB)
🕊️Jesus told us to seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things would be added to us. Yet when challenges arise, fear often tries to take over. We begin to focus on the bills, the uncertainty, and the problems we cannot solve.
But fear is not from God. God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind (2 Timothy 1:7). Have you ever noticed that when you are truly focused on Him, the other things seem to lose their grip on you? The enemy knows this. That is why he works so hard to distract us.
His goal is not always to get you focused on your biggest problem. Sometimes he will use anything that can pull your attention away from God. It may be worry, frustration, busyness, relationships, work, or even good things that slowly consume your thoughts. Why? Because he knows that when your mind is fixed on God, fear loses its power and faith begins to grow.
Do not allow fear to shift your focus. Keep your eyes on God. He already knows what you need, and He remains faithful to provide.
Isaiah reminds us, "He tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart" (Isaiah 40:11, NIV). What a beautiful picture of God's love for us, even if we don't always recognize it. So remember, we are not facing life's challenges alone. The Good Shepherd sees us, cares for us, and carries us through every season.
🤎🙏🏽Lord, help us keep our hearts and minds focused on You. When our thoughts are fixed on Your goodness, faithfulness, and love, the worries of this world begin to lose their grip. Remind us that no problem is greater than Your power and no situation is beyond Your reach.
Father, we know that troubles will come, but we also know that You are faithful to do exactly what You have promised. Thank You for never leaving us and never forsaking us. Wherever we find ourselves in this season, help us remember that You are there. Strengthen our faith, guard our minds from fear, and teach us to trust You more each day. In Jesus' name, Amen.
God knows where you are, God sees what you need, and God is able to carry you through this season. 💜
💜 Love & Prayers,
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