Matthew 6:25-34

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***Week 3 Memory Verse***

 

In this manner, therefore, pray:

Our Father in heaven,
Hallowed be Your name.
Your kingdom come.
Your will be done
On earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
 And forgive us our debts,
As we forgive our debtors.
And do not lead us into temptation,
But deliver us from the evil one.
For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever.

Amen.

Matthew 6:9-13

 

 

READ MATTHEW 6:25-34!

 

Here lately it seems I have been the queen of worry.  (Even though I know better) Most of us have heard the saying "When it rains, it pours."  The word in Matthew tells us to not be anxious or worried about anything.  Well, the last two weeks has really tested me.

 

In no particular order, our dryer broke, the four wheeler quit, Jimmy's truck broke down, and the freezer quit on the refrigerator. To say the least my nerves were shot.  All the while my mind kept going back to Philippians 4:19 "And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.'  Praise the Lord.  All this worrying was not going to add one single moment to my life.  But then, something incredible happened. 

 

Friday night my husband, with his newly fixed truck backed into another car.  Yes, you read it right, it was incredible because it was actually a miracle taking place. My husband and I have been coming to Freedom Fellowship since day one (September 1995).  For, the first year he came faithfully, and then for the next 18 years he did not, until this last year.  The Lord moved on his heart and he has again been coming faithfully for over a year now. 

 

When he backed into that car Friday night, he didn't get mad, he just sat there.  My daughter looked at her daddy and said, "Daddy, you know why all of this is happening to us right now don't you?" He said "yes, I do."  She continued on to say that the enemy was coming against him really hard right now because he was doing the right thing and going after God!  He told her, "Yeah, baby I know, but I'm not quitting or giving up this time!"  I have witnessed miracles this year, who am I to worry about these little things life throws at us. 

 

So please, do not be anxious about tomorrow, God will take care of it all.  Live one day at a time and sit back and watch the miracles happen.

 

TIME OF REFLECTION:
There are seasons in all of our life where we have been worried or anxious.  In your journal, write down one of these times in your life.  Then, write how the Lord showed Himself faithful either by calming you or the situation.

Do you have a GO TO scripture for times when you feel worried or anxious?  If not, find one and write it in your journal.  TODAY, SHARE YOUR SCRIPTURE WITH SOMEONE WHO MAY NEED IT!

Kristi has been married to her ruggedly handsome redneck, Jimmy, for 22 years.  They have four daughters, 15, 17, 19, and 21.  Their oldest daughter has been married for 3 years, and they have a beautiful 14 month old granddaughter (Baby Kay).  Kristi has served in many ministries at Freedom Fellowship in Silsbee, Texas over the years including VBS, Nursery, Children's Church, and the Praise Team.  Kristi has homeschooled all her children and is currently the Beaumont Area Representative for Texas Law Shield.