Refuse To Be Bothered – Rhapsody Of Realities TeeVo Devotional May 8th

(Repel All Worries By Faith And The Spoken Word)

TO THE BIBLE: Matthew 6:25 TLB
“So my counsel is: Don’t worry about things—food, drink, and clothes. For you already have life and a body—and they are far more important than what to eat and wear.”

LET’S TALK
The Lord knows what the effects of worry are and doesn’t want you perturbed over anything. When worry attacks your mind, don’t think it’s going to go away on its own.

Worry is spiritual, which is why you have to repel it with your shield of faith: “In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one” (Ephesians 6:16 NIV).

With the “faith” shield, you protect and defend yourself against worry and then go on the offensive with the sword of the spirit, which is the Word of God in your mouth concerning your situation. That’s what you use to repel worry: the “Rhema” of God in your mouth.

What does God’s Word say? It says, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:6-7 NIV).

When worry attacks, don’t sit there whining; declare what you want and give thanks to God because it’s done. Hallelujah.

Having done that, it says, “The peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will garrison your heart and mind in Christ Jesus.” So, here you are, circumstances do not appear to be in order, and everything appears to be in disarray; yet, you are at peace!

Others can’t understand how you can be absolutely unflustered in the midst of so much trouble. The reason is straightforward: you are acting on the Word! You’ve cast all your cares upon Him (1 Peter 5:7). That’s how you refuse to be bothered and live a worry-free life!

Go Deeper
Luke 12:22-30; 1 Peter 5:7 AMPC

Pray:
Dear Father, I have confidence in all that you’ve done for me and made available to me in Christ Jesus. I rejoice always because you’ve given me an extraordinary life of glory and victory, free from struggles, worries, and the troubles that weigh men down. Your peace, which passes all understanding, mantles my heart and mind even now, in Jesus’ name. Amen.

Daily Bible Reading
ONE YEAR
John 4:1-26, 1 Kings 1:1-53
TWO YEAR
1 Corinthians 6:1-11, Proverbs 4

Act:
Study, meditate on, and practise Philippians 4:6-7 NIV: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”