February 1, 2010 ~ Panic Attack !!!

When worry hits tell God what you're anxious about!

Today's Scripture:

Do not worry about anything, but pray and ask God for everything you need, always giving thanks. And God's peace, which is so great we cannot understand it, will keep your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.

Philippians 4: 6-7

Worry is a stealthy, yet formidable, enemy. Worry can creep into your life quietly, masquerading as an acceptable human response to living in an imperfect world. But worry is neither acceptable nor harmless. Worry is a dangerous diversion that leads you to focus on your problems instead of on God, who loves you and is in control. There is an easy, effective way to eliminate worry - pray! As a pastor, husband, daddy and manager of people I fall into trying to be fixer and leader of what needs to happen and it is in these times I have to refocus and remember who really is in control...knowing that it is not me, regardless of titles or position.

Praying my friends about both the big and the small things in your life is a way of constantly realigning your point of view with God's perspective. Prayer is more than simply asking God for help. It is also a time of worship and thanks. Thanking God for his past help and blessings is a gift to yourself, as well as to God. Every thank-you serves as a personal reminder of God's love and faithfulness in your life, and it provides you with a source of comfort, strength, encouragement, and peace.

Selah people' and friends peace and worry cannot coexist. Where worry is the potential enemy, peace is the faithful sentinel guarding your mind and heart.

There is nothing passive about the word guard. It's a Greek military term that paints a picture of a stronghold being protected by a vigilant garrison of watchmen. In Gracie jiu jitsu the guard is a position thou on your back is a position of safety and not only defensive but can be offensive as well and has various levels of dominance be it half-guard or the stronger full-guard. When you and I allow prayer to defeat worry in our life, God's peace will be your watchman and guard in any and every situation no matter how big or how small.

"At the first sign of worry or attack, practice the life-changing principle found in Philippians 4:6-7. Tell God what you're anxious about. Thank him for who he is, for what he has done, and for the peace he provides."

Your pastor,

Rev Patrick Muston

Selah Christian Church

Four Oaks, NC
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