Simple Heart

Philippians 4:6-7

Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.  And the peace of God, which surpasses all [comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Anxious: Experiencing worry, unease, or nervousness, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome, wanting something very much, typically with a feeling of unease.

Although written to the Philippians church, the principles of Philippians 4:6 applies to all believers today. When we have problems and worries, we often forget to pray to God about them. God does not promise to change every situation to our liking but what He does promise is to give us peace to endure during any situation. In other words,  He may not change our circumstances at the moment but He will change our perception about our situation to prevent any inner turmoil. 

Genesis 15:1 

After this, the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision: "Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward."

meaning of afraid: Filled with fear or apprehension 

When fear grip our hearts, our response to His calling usually is : I am not capable, use someone else.  

We should realize that fear desire is to stop us from fulfilling God's purpose. God's word reassure us, strengthen us and increase our faith to make that step. I pray you will be encouraged. Take the limits off and trust His provision.

God Got you!!!!

Isaiah 40:28-31

Have you never heard?

Have you never understood?

The Lord is the everlasting God,

the Creator of all the earth.

He never grows weak or weary.

No one can measure the depths of his understanding.

He gives power to the weak

and strength to the powerless.

Even youths will become weak and tired,

and young men will fall in exhaustion.

But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength.

They will soar high on wings like eagles.

They will run and not grow weary.

They will walk and not faint.

Romans 10:9-11 (Amplified Bible)

Because if you acknowledge and confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord [recognizing His power, authority, and majesty as God], and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For with the heart a person believes [in Christ as Savior] resulting in his justification [that is, being made righteous—being freed of the guilt of sin and made acceptable to God]; and with the mouth he acknowledges and confesses [his faith openly], resulting in and confirming [his] salvation. 11 For the Scripture says, “Whoever believes in Him [whoever adheres to, trusts in, and relies on Him] will not be disappointed [in his expectations].”

JOHN 3:16, NIV

“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”

This verse captures the heart of the gospel; That Jesus died for us, loves us and that eternal life is a free gift.

In discovering God’s purpose for your life, there are five basic questions you must have an answer to:

o  Who am I? (IDENTITY)

o  Where am I from? (HERITAGE)

o  Why am I here? (PURPOSE)

o  What can I do? (POTENTIAL)

o  Where am I going? (DESTINY)

Ps. 119:105 “Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path.”

The blueprint for our life is contain in the Word of God (BIBLE). It provides God’s guidelines for you, the path for you to follow.

I encourage you to read these scriptures: 1 Jn. 3:1-2, 1 Pet. 2:9, Phil. 3:20, Eph. 2:20, Jer. 1:4 -10, 1Cor. 12:7, Jn. 14:1-4

In making a decision to follow Jesus, we are allowing ourselves to access the refuge of salvation. It is through salvation that we gain God’s protection. We find complete safety in God, as our refuge but we must first recognize Him as such.

Christianity is based on the Christ Centered Life. Christ offers a new life that is being conformed to the image of Christ. Christianity does not try and improve the old self. In Christ we exchange the old for the new (life that is found in Christ)