March 26, 2020
We
have a security system monitored by Brinks. (at least I hope they’re monitoring
it...that’s what we pay them for) Sometimes we forget to “arm it”. Maybe there
was nothing scary nearby on the news this evening or we thought someone else
was going to do it. Bottom line:we forget to arm the system because we aren’t
worried about anything. If we don’t activate the system Brinks can’t do their
part.
How
silly would it be to leave the alarm off and then sit here all night worrying
about an intruder? Comparing that to asking God to protect us there are
similarities and differences. The first difference is that we don’t have to pay
God for His protection. He offers us all the love and peace of mind we need for
free. Also, He’s always watching over us even if we forget to ask. So, what’s
the same? God is always there. But when we forget to pray for peace in our
hearts we are ALLOWING worry and doubt to sneak in. Satan is always there,
waiting for an opportunity to bring us fear, sadness, doubt,anger (all the bad
emojis). It’s up to us to be ARMED with faith and trust in God. Prayer and
spending time with God is how we activate peace in our heart. Also, reading the
manual (the Bible) is helpful. This is just one way God speaks to us.
“Don't
worry about anything; instead pray about everything; tell God your needs, and
don't forget to thank him for his answers. If you do this, you will experience
God's peace, which is far more wonderful than the human mind can understand.
His peace will keep your thoughts and your hearts quiet and at rest as you
trust in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7
Arm your soul: Pray, thank him, trust, have peace.
(And all the good emojis) 🙏🏼😇😊
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