A Random Thought on Self-Control

A Random Thought on Selfish Self-Control
                                       

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We are not created to selfishly control and direct every event and activity influencing our lives. 

God gives us the ability to affect much of our lives.  But, there is so much influence, both good and bad, from other people and nature that we have absolutely no ability to change, affect, or control that influence and its effect on what we think, do, and feel.

Far too often, events acting on our lives for which we have no control can lead us into worry.  One of Jesus' commands was to not worry.  What He said was good for the people who heard it,  is still good and righteous for us today, and will positivly guide our future!

Matthew 6:31-34

31 So do not worry, saying,         'What shall we eat?' or 'What shall we drink?' or 'What shall we wear?'32 For the pagans run after all these things, and         your heavenly Father knows that you need them.33  But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and        all these things will be given to you as well.34 Therefore do not worry about tomorrow,              for tomorrow will worry about itself.         Each day has enough trouble of its own.
Jesus tells us not to worry.  The Truth of that comes in the fact that everything He said, did, taught, and thought was verified by His Resurrection!  
We MUST Trust His Truth and His Commands to us.
Therefore, worry becomes sinful because it puts a barrier between us and Trusting God.  We can be concerned, but excessive concern that is worry over things we cannot control is sinful.  It is as selfishly telling God, "I will not Trust you to help me through this worry!"
Jesus had another command for us:John 14:1Jesus Comforts His Disciples
1"Do not let your hearts be troubled.          Trust in God; trust also in me."
It is hard to Worship God to your fullest when you are worried. Seek to be concerned about the things you can change, pray for wisdom to make the change, and lift the rest to Him in Trust.

Thanks be to God

lonnie

For more on worry click:

        Eliminating Worry from Your Life

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