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Security Vs. Insecurity (3)

Friday November 3, 2017

Our life in recovery takes us down new and unfamiliar paths and we are often not confident as we move forward on this journey.  How can we rely on God to  provide for us and keep us secure?

Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.  (1 Peter 5:7 NIV)

When change comes into our lives, even when it is necessary and we choose it, we often fear the unknown that accompanies the next steps.  As we live with limited money in our pockets, we wonder what next week or next month might bring and how we will cope.  We greedily grab whatever we can, whenever and wherever we can, because we never know when it might be available again.  Some of us gamble our money away, hoping against reality that we might become the “big winner” and then all our problems will disappear.

God tells us, …don’t worry about these things, saying, ‘What will we eat? What will we drink? What will we wear?’ These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers, but your heavenly Father already knows all your needs. Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need. (Matthew 6:31-33 NLT)

True security rests on the fact that God is always ready to help in times of trouble.  We read in the Bible of people who sought God when they were in difficult circumstances and how He did miraculous things for them because they trusted Him to act on their behalf. 

Acting out of our insecurities never contributed to our well-being.  For a time, choosing for change may make us feel more insecure.  However, lasting security will only come when we begin to seek God in all our affairs.  Today is the perfect time to cast all our cares on God, seek first His kingdom, and do what God says is right.

Prayer:  Loving God, Help me to know the security of Your unfailing love for me and trust that, with You, any unknown path is better than a known way.  AMEN

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