The way Satan works, is that when we righteously have a sense of responsibility, we spend some mental effort trying to think of a solution. If a ready solution doesn't come to us, we keep thinking and thinking and thinking and thinking.... Then the over-thinking turns into worrying and worrying turns into fretting. Satan loves to lead our well-meaning responsible natures toward frustration.
Devotional Thoughts
Written by Linda Brumley Wednesday, 13 April 2016 09:45
"Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you." -- James 5:6-7
Embracing humility and off-loading anxiety are not disconnected ideas, and they are certainly not random commands. In God's great love for us and his desire to be our refuge, he offers us this gift of peace. Accepting his gift requires our participation and self-awareness.
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