When we worry we torment ourselves
with thoughts of uncertainty and concern, interfering with God’s peace of mind,
causing anxiety, fearful distress and uneasiness. Worry and anxiety are the
greatest tools of the powers of darkness for they are birthed in a lack of
trust... a lack of faith... unbelief, and invariably lead to depression. Much of
our worry stems from misplaced love... coveting the things of this world. Worry
and anxiety express the belief that we really are responsible for the provisions
of life, for our work, for our ministry, and express the unbelief that God will
really provide for our needs. Notice that God only promises to provide for our
needs... food... shelter... clothes, not our wants: People with broken
“wanters” will have a problem with God’s provisioning. “Godliness with
contentment is great gain”... the gain is joy. "Do not worry", “Let
not your heart be troubled”, “Fret not”, “Be anxious for nothing”: When we
ignore these commands of our Lord we disengage from His control switching back
to Self-Control, we grieve the Holy Spirit and quench the flow of “Living Water”,
and we invite depression. We put on the “Spirit of Heaviness” replacing our
“Garment of Praise.” Depression is a spirit and must be resisted with praise
and worship, for “The joy of the Lord is our strength.” The issue is not to
strive for stronger faith, but rather to rest in The Faithful One... and
practice the virtue of contentment...
PUT ON THE GARMENT OF PRAISE
FOR THE SPIRIT OF HEAVINESS
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