Banquet With The King: Life Instructions

Don’t worry. Pray. Let God know what you need. Give Thanks. Simple straightforward life instructions from Paul.

Don’t worry. Even Jesus said to “not worry.”

Cup of Coffee in Portugal.
Don't worry about what you will eat or drink.
God will provide.
No worries.

So 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. So don't worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today's trouble is enough for today. Matthew 6:31-34

Jesus wants to carry our burdens for us. He wants for us to give Him our cares, worries, and anxiety.

So humble yourselves under the mighty power of God, and at the right time he will lift you up in honor. Give all your worries and cares to God (Jesus), for he cares about you. Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour. Stand firm against him, and be strong in your faith. Remember that your Christian brothers and sisters all over the world are going through the same kind of suffering you are. 1 Peter 5:6-9 (Emphasis added.)

Can you not worry—but let go of that and give it to God? By praying you can let God know what you are concerned about—about what you need, although He already knows. In Luke 18:1-8, Jesus told a parable about a persistent widow who just kept pestering a judge for justice. He finally gave in because she was so persistent. Persistence is a good thing. It means to preserve. That lady preserved, kept on asking. Do we? Should we? Jesus tells another parable (Luke 18:9-14) about a Pharisee and a tax collector praying. The Pharisee uses lots of words and proudly brags on himself, while the tax collector humbly asks for mercy and admits that he is a sinner, in just a few words. Jesus hears our prayers in just a few words—we don’t have to rattle on and on, demonstrating that we should be precise in our prayers. No worries.

Next, we are to pray about everything. Yes—EVERYTHING! Constantly and continually. Isaiah wrote about praying continually for Jerusalem during the coming millennial kingdom. We don’t need to wait until that time to pray constantly.

O Jerusalem, I have posted watchmen on your walls; they will pray day and night, continually. Take no rest, all you who pray to the LORD. Isaiah 62:6

Paul wrote to the church at Thessalonica about praying constantly. If we are continually in prayer, then we will be praying about everything in our lives—in constant communication with the Lord.

Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you who belong to Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:17-18

After Moses died and Joshua became the Israelites new leader, God spoke to Joshua telling him that he needed to continually study the Book of Instruction—the Bible of their time. I think that Joshua probably prayed those words back to God as he meditated on it—and that gave him strength and courage. He was obedient, just as God expected him to be.

Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the instructions Moses gave you. Do not deviate from them, turning either to the right or to the left. Then you will be successful in everything you do. Study this Book of Instruction continually. Meditate on it day and night so you will be sure to obey everything written in it. Only then will you prosper and succeed in all you do. This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the LORD your God is with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:7-9

Tell God what you need. He already knows before you ask (Matthew 6:8)…and He gives us everything we need, as Peter wrote in his second epistle.

By his divine power, God has given us everything we need for living a godly life. We have received all of this by coming to know him, the one who called us to himself by means of his marvelous glory and excellence. 2 Peter 1:3

Thank God for all He has done for you. The list is likely endless once you start listing everything. We always thank God for food, family and friends throughout the day, as we lift up those in need—and thank God for His grace, peace, love and answered prayers. Thankfully pray continually—with every breath. Be thankful.

Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you who belong to Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Pray about everything, without worrying just let God know what you need and be thankful. He has done so much for you. Where do you start? Just start praying continually…and thankfully God will provide what you need whether it is spiritual or physical.

Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Philippians 4:6

Prayer – Lord God, I seek Your guidance, help, assurance, peace and presence in my life. Thank you for continually hearing my prayers and answering them…even when Your answer doesn’t meet my expectations. You are God…and I trust You to know best.

Meditate. Consider God’s guidance in scripture.

Verse of Salvation ~ I love you, LORD; you are my strength. The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my savior; my God is my rock, in whom I find protection. He is my shield, the power that saves me, and my place of safety. Psalm 18:1-2

All scripture quoted from the New Living Translation (NLT) unless otherwise noted.

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