Friday, June 15, 2012

An Anxious Heart

Proverbs 12:25
25An anxious heart weighs a man down, but a kind word cheers him up.

King Solomon talked of those who are filled with worry or anticipation about something to come or what one thinks will come. No matter the person, worry is a sure way to take away days from your life, not add to them as Jesus said in Matthew 6:27. The apostle Paul talks of being anxious for nothing but that we must submit our requests to God and with thanksgiving that we may have peace of mind. Peace of mind is so valuable. You don't know how important it is until you don't have it or are in danger of losing it. King Solomon talked of a "kind word" cheering up a worrier. A constant worrier or one constantly having anxiety about a situation is actually a spirit of fear. God is not the author of the spirit of fear. Where you find the spirit of fear, surely you will not find God in the situation. He does not operate in such a place. And having a spirit of fear or worry actually blocks your ability to focus on God. A kind word usually cheers anyone up. But one filled with the spirit of fear set in worry and anxiety may throw away the kind or uplifting word just as quick as it's released to them. For some, they thrive off of it because they think it makes them work harder and more efficiently. But in actuality, working in fear and anxiety doesn't keep one at peace so even if they obtain their desired results, they're too worried to enjoy it. One who is willing to overcome this will gradually get better with prayer as it will lead to deliverance. Peace of mind goes a long way.

P..S. Remember to check out my man V of the Artist to Artist Show and listen for the Get Your JOY In The Morning segment this Saturday at 8am CT/9am ET!

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