It’s That Easy

 
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“Faith is admitting that we don’t have what it takes to work for our salvation. It is simply by putting our confidence in the work of Jesus through the cross that we are saved. It’s that easy!”

Ephesians 2:8-9
For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith--and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God--not by works, so that no one can boast.

Studies have shown that the hippocampus of one’s brain, which is responsible for short-term memory, shrinks when one is under stress. In other words, the more stressed you become, the more forgetful you become. Further studies have shown that religious people tend to have short-term memory lapses, indicating that their hippocampi have become reduced. The researchers put this down to the stresses involved in following the precepts of religious rites.

As Christians, we do follow the precepts of our scriptures. However, true Christianity is not a set of rules; it’s a relationship. The essence of salvation for a Christian is not religious works but a submissive faith in God’s grace – and grace is God’s doing. He did it by sending Jesus, his righteous son, to die for sin in our place (because the wages of sin is death) and then, by his resurrection, to create a way for us to be forgiven of sin. Jesus became sin for us so that, in him, we might become God’s righteousness. The Law of the Spirit of life in Christ has set us free from the requirements of dead religious rites. Faith is admitting that we don’t have what it takes to work for our salvation. It is simply by putting our confidence in the work of Jesus through the cross that we are saved. It’s that easy!

Kathryn Khulman said, “Christianity is not a religion; Christianity is a supernatural revelation.” Jesus said, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest,” and “my yoke is easy, and my burden is light." Religion is bearing up under the yoke of religious rites, while true Christianity is simply tracking your life track by faith, arm in arm with Jesus.

God-tracking is not a religious rite; it’s a stress-free walk of faith.

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Romans 6:23
2 Corinthians 5:21
Romans 8:1-11
2 Corinthians 12:9
Romans 3:28
Matthew 11:28-30

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DON’T GIVE UP, LOOK UP & PRAY

“I will walk by faith and not by human effort.”

“Dear God, I admit that I have sinned and come short of your righteous requirements. In the name of Jesus Christ, I repent of my sin and of my human efforts at trying to earn my salvation by good works. I realise now that I am saved only by the work of Jesus on the cross and his resurrection from the dead. And that is grace. I accept this fact by faith and confess Christ as Lord of my life. I come to Jesus today to take up his yoke and let go of my own vague endeavours. From here on, I will walk by faith and not by human effort. Amen.”

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Get Away From It All

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“Come to him in prayer today and get away from it all. Offload those stresses onto his shoulders. Your soul will find rest in God. Your hope comes from him.”

Psalm 62:5 (NIV)
Yes, my soul, find rest in God; my hope comes from him.

Nine symptoms of stress overload:

1. Decision-making becomes difficult.
2. Frequent spells of brooding and feelings of inadequacy.
3. Increased use of caffeine and uppers.
4. Thoughts trail off while speaking or writing.
5. Excessive worrying about all things.
6. Sudden outbursts of temper.
7. Mistrust of friends and family.
8. Forgetfulness.
9. Excessive daydreaming or fantasizing about "getting away from it all."

Do you ever go to bed at night exhausted after a hard day’s slog only to wake up at the wonder hour of 3.00 am, wondering why you can’t sleep? Too many of us overload our lives with too many duties, activities and responsibilities that induce stress. More often than not, this stress leads to anxiety and fears that the job won’t get done in time or that you will fail in your efforts. Stress and overload result in fatigue and mental illness. Beware!

Jesus was preaching and teaching every day of the week, traveling – on foot – many, many miles to reach as many people as possible. Performing miracles and healing the sick, I think Jesus had a stressful job. Yet we often read how he got away from it all up a mountain to rest and pray. Jesus said, “Come to me, all you who labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” Granted, he was probably referring to the labour of attempting to follow the many legal requirements of the Law of Moses, but I believe we can apply his word within the context of our daily life, too.

Remember, Jesus said, “I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” The Holy Spirit is your helper and your guide. So, come to him in prayer today and get away from it all. Offload those stresses onto his shoulders for he cares for you. Your soul will find rest in God. Your hope comes from him.

God-tracking is getting away from it all.

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Get into the word of God and get the word of God into you.
Matthew 11:28-30
Mark 6:31
John 14:26
Matthew 28:20
1 Peter 5:7

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Don’t Give Up, Look Up & Pray

“Thank you, O Lord, that you care for me and have the power to rescue me from y stress and overload.”

“Dear Lord, I feel so overloaded at the moment. Too much work, too much responsibility! I choose to commit my work to you and seek your strength and help to get the job done. I come to you now in prayer and cast my cares upon you. Thank you, O Lord, that you care for me and have the power to rescue me from my stress and overload. My soul finds rest in you for my hope comes from you. Amen.”

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GOD-TRACKING IS TRUSTING GOD’S PLAN

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“This is where trust comes in. Despite the stress, despite the burnouts, we can be sure that if we continue to acknowledge God in all – yes, all – our ways, then wherever we find ourselves in life will be precisely where God wants us to be.”

Ephesians 1:11In him we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to the purpose of him who works all things according to the counsel of his will

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My mind was numb, as I walked home from the business meeting. For the past one and a half hours, I’d sat around a table with three colleagues discussing the future of our work. Through the haze of pressing issues, I vaguely remember us reviewing our vision and projects. However, somehow, it was as if I wasn’t there. I heard a voice discussing our plans. It sounded like my voice, but it seemed I was listening in from the other room. When I opened the front door and entered my home Karen knew instantly that there was something wrong. I was on the verge of burnout.

I always teach that God has a plan for our lives. The scripture makes that plain. In Jeremiah, we read, “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord.” And in Ephesians, we read that God’s purpose was for us to know the mystery of his grace, through Christ that we might fulfil our destinies. And in Romans: “All things work together for good for those who are called according to his purpose.” I likewise teach that if we acknowledge God in all our ways, he will direct our paths in life. All this amounts to the main concept of what I call, God-tracking.

Yet, God never promised that tracking his plans would always be easy. For as much as God has a plan for your life so does the enemy of God’s plans, Satan. Satan’s plan is always to derail you from the track of God’s plans for your life. Thankfully, Jesus said, “In the world, you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” Stress, criticism, loss, illness, anxiety and more are sure to rise up in your life, as you seek to stay on track with the plans and purposes of God.

This is where trust comes in. Despite the stress, despite the burnouts, we can be sure that if we continue to acknowledge God in all – yes, all – our ways, then wherever we find ourselves in life will be precisely where God wants us to be. So, be strong and courageous, he will never leave your side. Keep your eyes fixed on Jesus, who endured great stress, looking through the cross to see himself victorious on the other side. Trust in the Lord with all your heart and don’t lean on your own understanding.

Safe to say, though my circumstances have changed since that formidable business meeting a year ago, God’s plans have prevailed in my life. His plans are for our welfare and not evil, to give us a future and a hope.

God-tracking is trusting God’s plan
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Jeremiah 29:11
Ephesians 1:1-14
Romans 8:28
Proverbs 3:5-6
John 16:33
Deuteronomy 31:6
Psalm 121
Hebrews 12:1-3

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SO, DON’T GIVE UP, LOOK UP & PRAY

You are the uplifter of my soul! Today I place my trust squarely in the plans you know you have for me

“Dear Lord, I don’t know if I can face another day. I feel so empty – so burned out. Loss has overcome me; stress is overwhelming me, and the criticisms are overbearing. Forgive me for taking my eyes off Jesus during this trial. Dear Lord, I consciously acknowledge you again in prayer and commit every part of my life to you. I trust you emphatically and believe you are with me in this thicket. Help me through this, O Lord. Be my strength, my hope and my peace. You are the uplifter of my soul! Today I place my trust squarely in the plans you know you have for me. Amen.”

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GOD-TRACKING IS TAKING A GOD-GIVEN SABBATH REST. BEWARE OF BURNOUT!

“Jesus also told us to come to him when we’re weary and then he would give us rest. He told us to be yoked with him in our work. You see, when we yoke up with Christ, he becomes our motivation and stamina.”

Matthew 11:28

Come to me, all who labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest

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It was early morning as he sat on the edge of his bed, head in hands and heart heavy. His workload had increased ten-fold, at least, over the past six months. Pressure to deliver was mounting and people were placing undue expectations upon him. Business had improved but, along with increased productivity came increased responsibility. With increased responsibility came undue criticism and judgement.

Joe was at the end of his tether. He’d been working almost 7 days per week for months and had simply run out of fuel. He had lost motivation to go on and was emotionally numb. Joe was a gentle amicable person but now he found himself consumed with cynicism. Hot tears well up in his tired eyes he began to sob uncontrollably. He’d never felt this way before. Joe was on the verge of crashing.

Have you ever reached the point that Joe reached on that formidable morning – overworked, fatigued and burnt out? God did not create us to work 7 days a week at the expense of family and health. Apart from the obvious effects of stress on the heart and digestive system, research reveals that stress can also cause asthma, obesity and Alzheimer's disease.

God has given you a precious cargo. You have a life and a purpose that he has created for you to honour him. You have a family who need you to be strong and secure. Jesus once said, “The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath.” The Lord God created the universe in six days and then rested on the seventh. God is not a man that he should require rest (he neither slumbers nor sleeps) but he set us the example of the Sabbath, so that we might rest. It is not only a sin to violate the Sabbath, it’s foolish! Jesus also told us to come to him when we’re weary and then he would give us rest. He told us to be yoked with him in our work. You see, when we yoke up with Christ, he becomes our motivation and stamina.

If you feel the way Joe did that morning, when his world fell apart, take a break! Come to Jesus and he will give you rest.

God-tracking is taking a God-given Sabbath rest. Beware of burnout!

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Mark 2:27-28

Psalm 121

Matthew 11:28-30

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DON’T GIVE UP, LOOK UP & PRAY

I am burdened and weary and hand over all my duties and responsibilities over to him

“O Lord, I am tired. I admit that I have been working far too much and far too long without taking a rest. I’m beginning to see the effects it’s having on my health and my family’s wellbeing. I’m sorry for not taking a Sabbath rest. Forgive me for this sin and help me to rearrange my daily routines so that I can take a Sabbath. Lord, I commit my work to you and acknowledge you in all I do. May I begin to see your hand of blessing and peace in my life. I come to Jesus, because I am burdened and weary, and hand over all my duties and responsibilities over to him. Amen.”

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GOD-TRACKING IS RUNNING ON EMPTY BY GRACE

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“You may feel your motivation and passion are burned out. But keep your eyes on Jesus and rest in the grace of God. Grace is God’s doing! Grace is your fuel! Grace is your anointing, and the anointing breaks the yoke.”

2 Corinthians 12:10For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities. For when I am weak, then I am strong

In one of his letters to the church of Corinth, Paul talks about his thorn in the flesh. There has been much speculation as to what Paul’s thorn was. In a letter to the church at Corinth Paul says, “Three times I pleaded with the Lord about this, that it should leave me. But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.

The book of 2nd Corinthians is a deeply personal letter. The circumstances behind this letter reveal the difficult, often painful realities of ministry life. More than any of his other epistles, 2 Corinthians shows Paul’s pastor’s heart. In 1 Corinthians we learn that the church in Corinth was rebellious and struggling with division and spiritual immaturity. Paul's authority had been undermined and his teaching contradicted.

I would like to add a suggestion as to what Paul’s thorn was. Could it have been that the apostle was burned out and running on empty? A man of passion, Paul had given his all for the churches he’d planted. Some of them were thriving while others, like Corinth, turned out to be a thorn in the flesh. The Corinthian church had become, insubordinate, critical and judgemental. Paul was facing what we might term, church politics. He says, “For I fear that perhaps when I come, I may find you not as I wish. That perhaps there may be quarrelling, jealousy, anger, hostility, slander, gossip, conceit, and disorder.” Paul had poured so much into this group of believers, only to have them criticise him and rebel against his leadership. Nothing is more demoralising to a pastor than a critical spirit. Paul was emotionally threadbare.

Yet, by the power of the Holy Spirit, Paul writes that God’s grace is enough, and his power is made perfect in our weakness. Paul was facing a great challenge to his ministry. He was weak. However, Jesus tells him that he is strong in his weaknesses. Paul says to the Corinthians, “For Christ was crucified in weakness, but lives by the power of God. For we also are weak in him, but in dealing with you we will live with him by the power of God.”

Whatever opposition you are facing today; whatever may be your thorn in the flesh, never quit! You may feel your motivation and passion are burned out. But keep your eyes on Jesus and rest in the grace of God. Grace is God’s doing! Grace is your fuel! Grace is the anointing that breaks the yoke.
Paul persevered and continued to pastor, teach and lead, not by his own strength, but by the empowerment of God’s grace.

God-tracking is running on empty by grace

READ ALL ABOUT IT2 Corinthians 12
2 Corinthians 13:4
Hebrews 12:2-3
Isaiah 10:27

DON’T GIVE UP, LOOK UP & PRAY

Help me to be strong in your strength. Help me to face this criticism with integrity and grace

“O Lord I feel completely rundown. I have no energy, no passion and no motivation to do anything. I want to give up, but I won’t. Instead I choose to look up and surrender to you. I give over to your grace. Your grace is my power and my fuel. I feel so weak, but I know that my human strength can never be enough to fulfil your plans for my life. Therefore, I set my eyes on Jesus and look through this thorn in my flesh to see myself as an overcomer and a victor. Help me to be strong in your strength. Help me to face this criticism with integrity and grace. In you I will continue; I will persevere. You are my source and my resource. Amen.”

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GOD-TRACKING IS KEEPING YOUR LAMP FILLED WITH THE OIL OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

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“His anointing will break that yoke of depression and burnout, if you will only keep your lamp filled with the Holy Spirit.”

Isaiah 40:31but they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.

Imagine an old hurricane oil lamp. It’s comprised of a small tank to contain the oil and a glass cylinder, encompassing a cotton wick. The wick is placed in the holder and extends down into the oil. The wick then soaks up the oil, which is the fuel that burns, producing the light the lamp provides. If the oil runs out, the wick begins to burn. Provided there is oil in the tank, the wick will not burn out.

One of the greatest threats we face in the 21^st century Westernised world involves burnout. Burnout is a psychological term referring to long-term exhaustion and reduced interest in work. It is defined as a state of extreme physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion, characterized by a decrease in motivation and performance. Burnout has been assumed to result from continual occupational stress. However, there is growing evidence that burnout is caused by many factors. A recent study showed that about 90% of burned out workers meet diagnostic criteria for depression. Thus, burnout is related to depression.

There is an old song we used to sing back in the mid-1970s: Give me oil in my lamp, keep me burning, burning, burning. That lovely old chorus was talking about charging our lives with the Holy Spirit to keep us burning. In the Old Testament, fragrant oils were used to anoint men for service. When Samuel anointed David to be king of Israel, we read that the Spirit of the Lord rushed upon David from that day forward. Therefore, the anointing of oil has become synonymous with the anointing of the Holy Spirit.

If you’re feeling depressed today and burned out due to emotional or physical stress, may I encourage you to seek the anointing of the Holy Spirit. You do not need to be in church ministry to enjoy the anointing; the Spirit can anoint you for service in every-day life and work. The scriptures tell us that it is the anointing that will break the yoke of bondage. The Holy Spirit is your Counsellor and your Comforter. He is also called your Helper. Holy Spirit is God – God with you. His anointing will break that yoke of depression and burnout, if you will only keep your lamp filled with the Holy Spirit.
So, if you wait on the Lord and seek the anointing of the Holy Spirit on all you do, you will run and not be weary; walk and not faint. Keep your lamp filled with holy oil, that your wick will not burn out.

God-tracking is keeping your lamp filled with the oil of the Holy Spirit

READ ALL ABOUT IT1 Samuel 16:13Isaiah 10:27 (KJV)John 14:15-17,26Isaiah 40:28-31

DON’T GIVE UP, LOOK UP & PRAY

I rest in you, Lord, and wait on you to renew my strength

“Dear Lord, I feel so weary. Work has taken its toll on me over the past few months and years. I feel completely unmotivated and defeated. However, I realise that it’s not by power or might that I will get my zeal back; it’s only by your Holy Spirit. So, dear Holy Spirit, I ask you to fill me up again. I pray for a baptism in your power and presence. I seek the oil of joy and ask for your anointing on my work, my rest and my relationships. I choose to put my faith in your plans and purposes and acknowledge you in all my ways. I rest in you, Lord, and wait on you, Lord, to renew my strength. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.”

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GOD-TRACKING IS RESTING CONTENTED, AT THE TABLE OF THE LORD

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GOD-TRACKING IS RESTING CONTENTED, AT THE TABLE OF THE LORD

Psalm 23:5
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies… my cup overflows.

Are you stressed out? Does it feel like your cup is running low? Stress has a way of turning any reasonable person into a bear with a sore head. Sometimes workloads overwhelm us to the extent that we feel like we’re an expanding balloon being pumped up until… pop! One symptom of stress is fatigue. Fatigue has a way of dragging one so low that he can hardly lift his head off the pillow in the morning. But I suggest, stressed is nothing more than desserts, spelled backwards.

I love to sit down to a good full course meal with my lovely wife. And a good dinner can never be rushed. A well matured steak needs to be eaten slowly. I do enjoy a hearty dinner. However, my favourite part of the whole meal has to be the dessert. After a pleasant starter and a full main course, I may feel too full to eat any more, but there’s always room for dessert.

A Scripture that has always alleviated my stress levels is Psalm 23. It reminds me that the Lord, whose name is Jehovah Rohi, is my shepherd. That is, Lord Jesus, the Good Shepherd, laid his life down under the most intense stressful conditions anyone could ever imagine, only to bring me peace. Through Jesus, Jehovah Rohi has prepared a table for me in the presence of my enemies.

Today, if you feel stress is your enemy, I suggest you sit down at God’s table, laden with wonderful desserts, and allow him to fill your cup to overflowing.

God-tracking is resting contented, at the table of the Lord.

READ ALL ABOUT ITPsalm 23John 10:10-15

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DON’T GIVE UP, LOOK UP & PRAY

My life is overwhelming; Lord, fill me up to overflowing!

“My Lord and God, you are called Jehovah Rohi – the LORD my Shepherd. Today I need your shepherding. I feel like I’m a sheep gone astray and need to find my way back to your table of peace. I’m stressed out and tired. I feel as though I’ve run low on fuel and need to be refilled. My life is overwhelming; Lord, fill me up to overflowing! I rest at the table you have prepared for me in the presence of my enemies. Lord, turn my “stressed” moments into lavish “desserts,” by your grace. Thank your meeting my needs and thank you for relieving my burdens. Amen.”

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GOD-TRACKING IS CHILLING OUT IN HIS PRESENCE!

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13 May 2016

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Dear God-tracker

GOD-TRACKING IS CHILLING OUT IN HIS PRESENCE!

Psalm 23:1-3
The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
He makes me lie down in green pastures.
He leads me beside still waters.
He restores my soul.
He leads me in paths of righteousness
for his name's sake

Trev sat on the edge of his bed, alone that Thursday night. His wife and children had left hours earlier for a long weekend with her mother. His business had been doing well over the past 6 months, but along with an increase in sales came added responsibility and workload. Trev was a sole proprietor and responsible for a small staff of workers. Unfortunately, his staff were unreliable, resulting in him needing to cover for the work that needed to be done. Trev’s family was suffering the effects of his 16 hour days, adding to his burden. He began to shake uncontrollably. His palms sweaty with a ringing in his ears, Trev broke down. Stress.

Among other symptoms, the American Institute of Stress lists the following as signs of stress:

•    Neck ache, back pain, muscle spasms
•    Light headedness, faintness, dizziness
•    Ringing, buzzing or “popping” sounds
•    Frequent colds, infections, herpes sores
•    Difficulty breathing, frequent sighing
•    Increased anger, frustration, hostility
•    Depression, frequent or wild mood swings
•    Insomnia, nightmares, disturbing dreams
•    Difficulty concentrating, racing thoughts
•    Feeling overloaded or overwhelmed
•    Frequent crying spells or suicidal thoughts
•    Overreaction to petty annoyances
•    Excessive defensiveness or suspiciousness
•    Constant tiredness, weakness, fatigue

Stress is a great cause of emotional breakdown. Stress, resulting from work overload or excessive responsibility, can lead to untold physiological conditions and diseases like, heart disease, asthma and diabetes. Stressful events can alter the levels of hormones in the body and affect the immune system, resulting in a low resistance to infection and, at worse, cancer. Stress is a dangerous and unnecessary condition. As Christian believers, I believe, we do not need to endure the effects of stress. Indeed, there is every reason for us to not contaminate our minds and bodies with the excesses of pressured living.

One man who had every reason to be stressed was Jesus. He was hounded by crowds of people demanding his time. He spent every wakeful hour teaching and healing. He was mobbed by some who wanted to touch him, while plagued by others who wanted to kill him. So how did Jesus handle his stress? He took time out on a hillside in the Father’s presence. Jesus instructed us to not worry about our daily business and responsibility but to firstly look for God’s presence and purposes, then all we need in daily life will be added to us, too.

Do you feel a bit like Trev, today? Are you overloaded and undervalued? Do you wake up in the middle of the night in a sweat, wondering what will happen in the next few days? Do you find you’re continually conscience of business or social responsibilities; you feel guilty to relax? Are you short fused with loved ones and perhaps battling with mood swings? I’d venture to say that you’re stressed out! To you I say, cast your cares on the Lord, because he cares for you. I say, come to Jesus when you’re stressed, and he will give you rest. There is an old song my dear wife loves to sing. For you today, my stressed friend…

Times of refreshing, here in Your presence
No greater blessing than being with You
My soul is restored, my mind is renewed
There's no greater joy, Lord
Than being with You

God-tracking is chilling out in his presence!

Every blessing

Dudley


READ ALL ABOUT IT!
Luke 8:40-56
Mark 14:1-2
Matthew 14:22-23
Matthew 6:25-34
1 Peter 5:6-7
Matthew 11:28-30
Don’t Give Up, Look Up!

I put my trust in you as I chill out in your presence

Pray
“Dear Father, I can’t take it any longer. I’m stressed out and overloaded! Forgive me, Lord, for taking all my responsibilities upon my shoulders. Today I cast all my cares on you – I do some care-casting! I come to you Jesus, because I am burdened and stressed out. Lord, I draw my strength from your presence. Thanks for times of refreshing, here in your presence. I commit all my worries and needs to you. Lord, I will do my best to get the job done, please do what I cannot. Heal my damaged body. Heal my damaged marriage. Heal my damaged business. I put my trust in you as I chill out in your presence. Amen.”

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