Introduction:
Here is our dilemma: you are carrying the load as an intercessor—standing in the gap. It is heavy, not fully understood by others, a lonely road, and sometimes overwhelming, but in the long run, REWARDING!
Balancing and knowing what we can’t control vs. what we can control is very difficult at times. It can create an overwhelming sense of anxiety. Can you relate?
So what should we do?
1. Don’t worry about what you can’t do! (Matthew 6:25-27) – “Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment? Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they? Which of you by taking thought can add one cubit unto his stature?”
Worrying is for the BIRDS! Wait a minute… Jesus said even they do not worry—so why worry? Look, worrying will not make you grow taller. In fact, more than likely, it will send you to a premature grave!
There is a FINE LINE between CONCERN and WORRY. Have you drawn the line?
2. Just do what you can! (Matthew 6:33) – “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.”
Have you put Jesus first? Are there any idols in your life? Are you willing to sacrifice all of your TIME, TALENTS, and TREASURES? That is the test. So just do what you can!
3. Pray—”Thy will be done”! (Matthew 6:10) – “Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.”
While we cannot control everything, we can control some things. So focus on what you can do instead of what you cannot do. In addition, pray this: “Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.”
It will help bring relief!
Conclusion: Using wisdom to do what we can—instead of wasting unnecessary energy and time on things we cannot change—enables us, by the GRACE of God, to live in PEACE and harmony with our Lord day by day.
Remember to pray: “Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.”
Love y’all,
Dr. Randy Reese
