Re: POWER of PRAYER- No Matter Which Faith You Follow=GOD is With You
Anxiety-Free in Christ
"Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, nor about your body, what you will put on" (Matthew 6:25, ESV).
Jesus does not want you to be anxious about your life. It is easy to get apprehensive about small things, such as what you are going to wear or what you are going to eat. He goes on in verse 27, "And which of you by being anxious can add a single hour to his span of life?" Jesus is saying, "Don't do that! You can't add anything to your life by worrying." He is setting us free from anxiety and calling us into a glorious revelation of the liberty that the children of God can have.
In Matthew 6:33 of this passage, Jesus says, "Seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you." He already knows what you need, and as you seek him, he will give you everything you need.
Hallelujah! Christ adds his righteousness to the life of a seeker who is hungering and thirsting after him. Our victory was won when we met Jesus at the cross and became his blood-bought, sanctified followers.
Some may say, "I know he brought his righteousness to me, but I might do something that displeases him, and he'll take it away." No, the Bible does not say that. It says, "Don't be anxious for your righteousness." The Holy Spirit will convict you of sin, and God knows who you are and what you are going through. Today, I want to assure you that he is more powerful than sin and our sinful nature.
"He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world" (1 John 4:4).
Friend, know that he is cleansing you and making all things new. Knowing him means rest and peace so that you can lay your head down at night and sleep peacefully. He does not do that just once but every single day of your life. He is walking with you, working with you, and overseeing everything in your life.
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I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people -- for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. 1 Timothy 2:1-4
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