I want to share with you. "Calm My Anxious Heart" By Linda Dillow - Summer of 2004
Phillipians 4:11-13 Paul writes 11 Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content: 12 I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound. Everywhere and in all things I have learned both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. 13 I can do all things through Christ[a] who strengthens me.
Ella Spee's Prescription for Contentment:
1 Do not allow yourself to ever complain about anything
2 Never "see" yourself in any other circumstances or situation
3 Never compare what you may have with anyone else
4 Never allow yourself to wish "this or that" to have been otherwise
5 Never dwell on tomorrow... all of our tomorrows are in GOD'S hands.
Phillipians 4:6-9 Paul writes 6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Psalms 139:13-16 David writes
13 For You formed my inward parts;
You covered me in my mother’s womb.
14 I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made;[a]
Marvelous are Your works,
And that my soul knows very well.
15 My frame was not hidden from You,
When I was made in secret,
And skillfully wrought in the lowest parts of the earth.
16 Your eyes saw my substance, being yet unformed.
And in Your book they all were written,
The days fashioned for me,
When as yet there were none of them.
1st Corinthians 4:2 Paul writes 2 Moreover it is required in stewards that one be found faithful.
Matthew 20:28 Mathew writes 28 just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many.”
Colossians 3:12-14 Paul writes 12 Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering; 13 bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do. 14 But above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfection.
Matthew 18:21-35 Matthew tells the story about the unforgiving servant.
An Attitude and Forgiveness Prayer... Lord Jesus, you know (my offender's name) has hurt me by (name the offense). In the Holy Name of Jesus, who has forgiven Me in Everything, I now choose to Forgive (my offender). I choose to lay (my offender's name) down at Your Feet and All the pain I have experienced because of the action. I now ask for You to begin healing my broken heart, in Your precious and Holy Name, Amen
Romans 15:5-7 Paul writes
5 Now may the God of patience and comfort grant you to be like-minded toward one another, according to Christ Jesus, 6 that you may with one mind and one mouth glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
7 Therefore receive one another, just as Christ also received us,[a] to the glory of God.
What is this all mean?? Paul says be content in all aspects of your life, through all of it, and do not be anxious but stay calm too.David says the Lord Jesus Christ knows about everything we do from before we are born until after we die and HE is in control of it all. We should praise HIM!!
Paul says those who have much shall be good stewards of their possessions and do what is right in the sight of the Lord. Paul continues with total forgiveness of those who harm others as Christ Forgave us. To love our enemies and Christ loves us.
Matthew tells the story of the unforgiving servant.
Paul finishes with we should all be kind and loving toward one another and continue to strive to make others happy because we all fall short in the glory of the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.
Questions, comments??
I have given you weeks 1-5 of a 12 week bible study... 6-12 will come later... until then. GOD BLESS!!
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