Have you stopped casting all your care on Jesus? Has something chased you away from the green pastures and still waters?
Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto
thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him,
and he shall direct thy paths.
Proverbs 3:5-6
Be not afraid of sudden fear, neither of the desolation of
the wicked, when it cometh. For (Because) the Lord shall be thy
confidence, and shall keep thy foot from being taken.
Proverbs 3:25-26
Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:6-7
I can recognize Jesus leading in my life from moment to moment each day. He leads me into green pastures and still waters. There, I’m near Him. I find trusting Him easy in that place.
Then, sudden fear – in any form – tries to pull me away from Jesus, from that place of trusting Him in all things.
When I get angry, jealous, insecure, let myself be conformed to this world and its ways, when I’m tempted by self-pity, greed, fear, tempted to walk in my own understanding, unforgiveness, when I take on care, I’m not letting Jesus be my shepherd. I leave the green pastures and still waters of His care for me. I leave His dwelling place and begin trusting in myself and others.
Fortunately, He reminds me of His care for me. He calls me back to the green pastures and still waters.
Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto
thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him,
and he shall direct thy paths.
Proverbs 3:5-6
Be not afraid of sudden fear, neither of the desolation of
the wicked, when it cometh. For the Lord shall be thy
confidence, and shall keep thy foot from being taken.
Proverbs 3:25-26
Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:
Philippians 1:6
Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:6-7
But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:19
And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
Romans 12:2
But the Lord is faithful, who shall stablish you, and keep you from evil (from disbelief, care and taking on care).
2 Thessalonians 3:3
But godliness with contentment is great gain.
1 Timothy 6:6
For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
2 Timothy 1:7
Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice.
Philippians 4:4
Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:
Philippians 1:6
But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:19
Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
John 14:27
Be still, and know that I am God:
Psalm 46:10a
And let the peace of God (Your Good Shepherd) rule in your hearts, (as He reminds you that He’s with you and that He will never leave you nor forsake you)
Colossians 3:15a
He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness (green pastures and still waters as I return to trusting in Him) for his name’s sake.
Psalm 23:3
And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
Romans 8:28
Casting all your care upon him; for he (The Good Shepherd) careth for you.
1 Peter 5:7
He restoreth my soul…
God bless,
Mark
Note: While we may not agree with everything a particular church or Christian group teaches or believes, there are times when we can be blessed by something outside the realm of our current understanding of God.