Editor's Note: Wisdom for the Way collects some of Swindoll's most classic insights into daily bite-size readings. Gleaned from the book of Proverbs, here are wise words for busy people on topics such as contentment, character, work, and worship. Here are two short devotions on worry and trusting in God's care for us. * |
My soul takes refuge in You; and in the shadow of Your wings I will take refuge until destruction passes by. — Psalm 57:1 Worry is a complete waste of energy. It solves nothing. That's why Jesus said, - Which of you by being anxious can add a single cubit to his life's span? — Matthew 6:27
In essence He was saying, "You go to bed tonight and fret and fuss because you're not five feet, eleven inches; you're only five feet, nine inches. But when you wake up in the morning, you're still going to be five feet, nine inches." Worry will never make you stretch! And it won't solve that anxiety on your mind either. Let me be completely candid here. Do you know why we worry? We have a quiet, hidden, love for worry. We enjoy it! When one worry is gone, we replace it with another. There's always a line of worries waiting to get in the door. So as one goes out the back door, we usher in the next one through the front door. We enjoy entertaining them. Worries are our mental and emotional companions. But Jesus says, in effect, that they're worthless! ~Perfect Trust |
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Worry won't solve that anxiety on your mind. |
Worry won't solve that anxiety on your mind. |
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God Takes Care of You Be strong and courageous! Do not tremble or be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go. — Joshua 1:9 Did you know that worry erases the promises of God from your mind. Jesus implies this when He says, O men of little faith. Do not be anxious then, saying, 'What shall we eat?' or 'With what shall we clothe ourselves?' — Matthew 6:31 The promise of God is that He will not allow His children to beg for bread. He will care for our needs and that's the promise you can claim. Since He took care of our greatest need at Calvary by giving us Christ, then you can be sure He will take care of everything else He considers important for us. ~ Perfect Trust Excerpted with permission from Wisdom for the Way by Charles R. Swindoll, copyright Thomas Nelson. *** |
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The Bible clearly teaches that Christians are not to worry. So why do we still struggle with it? Let's shrug it off and have faith! Join the conversation. We'd love to hear from you! ~ Devotionals Daily |
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Strength, balance, and insight are a by-product of wisdom and provide us with the ability to cope with all extremes of life--the highs and the lows. Beloved pastor Charles R. Swindoll understands that the more we learn about God's wisdom, the more strength we gain to handle the questions and the tension in our lives. In a world full of busyness and uncertainty, Swindoll offers insights for daily living and how to apply his teachings in practical, relevant, and encouraging ways. Wisdom for the Way is a 365-day collection of some of Swindoll's most meaningful insights, as taught on his radio show, Insight for Living, in bite-size daily readings. |
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With 365 days of meditations from the book of Proverbs, Swindoll shares wise words for busy people on topics such as contentment, character, work, and worship. Both men and women will enjoy: - Brief, meaningful devotions that give relevant, biblical advice in just a few minutes a day
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