Like He’s done for so many, God showed Ann and I something years ago when we had pretty much come to the end of our ropes. And we’re having more and more victory by believing it: There’s no victory in not doing the Word. The victory is in the “doing.”
When Ann and I began doing the Word, we had to act on it in faith – We had to step out in faith and trust that what it was telling us to do would work in our lives. We didn’t yet fully believe it. We took it on faith. When we were tempted to not trust in Him with all our heart, we had to fight that temptation with Proverbs 3:5-6 which is the verse that commands us to trust in the Lord with all our heart rather than to lean on our own fearful and misguided understanding. God has rewarded our attempt to have faith – to live the Word and apply it to our daily lives no matter how hard the enemy tries to get us to give up believing God’s Word. There’s a difference (there’s a real, substantial and sustaining “knowing” that comes with believing) and we’re so grateful and blessed to be walking in belief in so many new ways in our hearts, minds and emotions today.
6 Be careful for nothing; but (instead) in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
Philippians 4:6-8
The Word is so life-changing. It takes over our lives and has the power to transform us if we’ll let it. To be careful (anxious about) for nothing is so incredible. Especially in today’s world where anxious, worry, doubt and fear are becoming so much more prevalent.
Keep believing. God will change you as you let Him have His way with you. I know He can change anyone because He’s changing us right in front of our eyes.
“Thank you, Jesus, for reminding me that I don’t ever have to be anxious. All I ever have to do is to pray and turn things over to You knowing that You’ll work it all out and work it for my good.”
God bless,
Mark