RHAPSODY OF REALITIES_ LIVE STRESS- FREE!_ 21 JANUARY 2014 PASTOR ANITA OYAKHILOME Be careful for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.(Scriptural Ref: Philippians 4:6) In 3 John 1:2, the Apostle John writes, Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth. The Lord actually desires for you to live a stress-free life, and not one thats fettered and troubled by the cares of this world. Our opening verse tells us to be careful for nothing. This is because, in Christ, you already have everything you require for an extraordinary life (2 Peter 1:3). However, out of ignorance of the Word, many today suffer depression occasioned by stress. Some are so depressed theyve had to resort to pills to get by each day, instead of acting on the Word. The Apostle James attributed stress, conflicts, and wars in the lives of some Christians to the carnal cravings that lurk within them: From whence come wars and fightings among you? Come they not hence, even of your lusts that war in your members? (James 4:1). Embrace the Masters invitation to a stress-free life. He said in Matthew 11:28, Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. PRAYER Dear Father, I thank you for bringing me into my place of rest, success, victory, and dominion in Christ Jesus, where I reign and rule as a king in this life. Im kept in perfect peace, having set my gaze continually on your eternal Word, in Jesus Name. Amen. F U R T H E R S T U D Y : Matthew 11:28(Amp) Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy-laden and overburdened, and I will cause you to rest. [I will ease and relieve and refresh your souls. Matthew 6:25-32(Amp) And in the fourth watch [between 3:00--6:00 a.m.] of the night, Jesus came to them, walking on the sea. And when the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were terrified and said, It is a ghost! And they screamed out with fright. But instantly He spoke to them, saying, Take courage! I AM! Stop being afraid! And Peter answered Him, Lord, if it is You, command me to come to You on the water. He said, Come! So Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water, and he came toward Jesus. But when he perceived and felt the strong wind, he was frightened, and as he began to sink, he cried out, Lord, save me [from death]! Instantly Jesus reached out His hand and caught and held him, saying to him, O you of little faith, why did you doubt? And when they got into the boat, the wind ceased. DAILY SCRIPTURE READING PLAN: 1 Year Bible Reading Plan: Matthew 14:13-36,Genesis 49-50 2Year Bible Reading Plan: Acts 10:44-11:3,Job 13-14
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