Very often in my life I’ve seen that when I’ve struggled hard against a problem, when I’ve used all my resources and everything is failing, then I look up in helplessness and suddenly something divine happens and I am rescued. Whenever this happens, I ask God why he had to wait till the last moment before rescuing me. “Why did I have to go through so much tension? Why, so much anxiety and hurt?” Today as I write this piece I feel Him smiling and saying, “It’s because Bob, you were relying on your own muscle! It’s only whenever you found you couldn’t do it yourself, you turned to me!”BOB�S BANTER
ROBERT CLEMENTS
Relying on your own muscle..!
Very often in my life Ive seen that when Ive struggled hard against a problem, when Ive used all my resources and everything is failing, then I look up in helplessness and suddenly something divine happens and I am rescued. Whenever this happens, I ask God why he had to wait till the last moment before rescuing me. Why did I have to go through so much tension? Why, so much anxiety and hurt? Today as I write this piece I feel Him smiling and saying, Its because Bob, you were relying on your own muscle! Its only whenever you found you couldnt do it yourself, you turned to me!
Why do we call upon God only at the last moment? Why only when all else fail do we look upward?
The scriptures say, Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
God cares so much about you today. Not only does He love and care about you, He cares about the things that concern you as well. If you have concerns, worry or anxiety about something in your life; finances, relationships, your job or anything else, know that God already has a plan to take care of those things for you. Its a good plan, and He wants to show Himself strong on your behalf. The Holy Scripture reminds us that the lilies of the field and the birds of the air are cared for, how much more will your heavenly Father take care of you?
Today, cast all of your anxiety on Him and choose to trust that He will take care of you. Refuse to dwell on your problems. Dont let them steal your peace and joy any longer. Instead, meditate on His Word and declare His promises over your life. Cast your cares on Him because He cares for you!
Pray and say, God, I choose today to cast my cares on You. I trust that You are working behind the scenes on my behalf. I bless and magnify You today
Its that total surrender that God wants, when we as individuals tell Him that we are just putty in his hands and he can handle the situation the way he wants to, then believe you me, the situation gets handled alright and more.
Yet, when a problem comes up the next time, we start worrying all over again. We start trying to find solutions that make us even more worried.
Instead trust God, ask God, and stop relying on your own muscle..!
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