Worries of the World

 

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Matthew 6:24 "No one can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will hold to one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon. v25 For this reason I say to you, do not be anxious for your life, as to what you shall eat, or what you shall drink; nor for your body, as to what you shall put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? v26 Look at the birds of the air, that they do not sow, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them.  Are you not worth much more than they?  v27 And which of you by being anxious can add a single cubit to his life's span?

Beloved, in the Parable of the Sower, one of the greatest parables taught by our Lord Jesus, He spoke about the seed that is sown on thorny ground. The seed takes root and starts to produce a plant, but the thorns come up, overtake and choke out the good plant.  He goes on to say, the thorny plants represent "the worries of the world and the deceitfulness of riches".  Here is the USA we have a mental health crisis that is precipitated by the stress of trying to cope in the fast paced world of technology, making a living, and taking care of oneself and family in the midst of ever rising cost of living.  The antidote for stress, depression, and worry is the Word of God and the Lord Jesus Himself.  Daily prayer, Bible study, and fellowship with the saints will keep a person grounded in what really matters in this life. When we lose focus on that, the temporal and fleeting things of this earth become our focus and cause us to be anxious. "Be anxious for nothing, but in all things through prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, make your requests know unto God." (Apostle Paul, Phil. 4:6).  The good news of the Gospel isn't just for getting to heaven, it also gives us a guide for living.  We invite you to partner with Gather the Outcasts Ministry as we take the good news to the nations of Africa, and in the USA through our radio broadcasts.  Pray about your part!  Thank you and God bless you as you pray!

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