There are so many things in life that you and I can choose to worry about—-our finances, job security, paying the bills, or a sickness you or a loved one may be facing. The list goes on and on. Our minds may continually be bombarded with worries and fears that the enemy throws at us, but we must learn to cast them down. As we spend quality time with our heavenly Father, those burdens will begin to vanish. It is not our job to fret. No, it is our job to trust God and obey. The Scriptures even tells us that the battle is the Lord’s:

All those gathered here will know that it is not by sword or spear that the LORD saves; for the battle is the LORD's, and he will give all of you into our hands.(1 Sam. 17:47)

Moses answered the people, "Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the LORD will bring you today. The Egyptians you see today you will never see again. 14 The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still. (Exodus 14:13-14)

Sometimes all God wants you and me to do is to be still and let Him fight our battles. That is hard to do because we sometimes feel as though we have to do something to help God in our situation.

Let’s look at the Bible story where Jesus was at the home of Martha and Mary. (Luke 10:38-41). As Jesus and His disciples were on their way, He came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to Him. She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what He said. But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She came to Him and asked, "Lord, don’t you care that my sister has left me to do the work for myself? Tell her to help me!" "Martha, Martha," the Lord answered, "you are worried and upset about many things, but only one thing is needed. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken from her."

Don’t we go through life worried and upset about many things? We worry from the time we wake up in the morning until the time we go to bed. How are we getting the kids off to school today? Where are we getting the money to pay the rent? Mom is sick with cancer. Work has us stressed out. We do not know what to do, so what do we keep doing? We keep trying to figure something out and devise up our own plan. When we do we are not fully relying on the Lord to help us with our circumstances. We are trying to make our own agenda fit into God’s will for our lives, but if we look to God, He always opens the right door at exactly the right time. God’s way is always better then our own way. He is all wise and knowing. That means we need to sit still like Mary, seek the Lord, pray and trust His all knowing power daily. I know it is easier said then done because what happens when we go to pray -- the phone rings, the dog barks, the baby cries or someone calls you -- and before you know it, you have become distracted. You need to turn the phone off, let the dog out, give the baby a bottle, and put your mind at rest. Spend a few moments with the Lord each day. Why not wake up a few minutes earlier to go read and pray before your day gets started? You will find out that things will go much smoother, and God will help you do all that needs to be done for that day.

I am reminded of that old hymn, "Trust and Obey." Go ahead and sing the words to yourself. Put your total trust in the Lord obeying all His promises, and watch how your worries will begin to disappear. Your heart will be filled with trust, not worry. The Scriptures even says to "trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight." (Proverbs 3:5-6)

"Trust and Obey" by author unknown

When we walk with the Lord in the light of His Word,
What a glory He sheds on our way!
While we do His good will, He abides with us still,
And with all who will trust and obey.

Trust and obey, for there’s no other way
To be happy in Jesus, but to trust and obey.

Not a shadow can rise, not a cloud in the skies,
But His smile quickly drives it away;
Not a doubt or a fear, not a sigh or a tear,
Can abide while we trust and obey.

Not a burden we bear, not a sorrow we share,
But our toil He doth richly repay;
Not a grief or a loss, not a frown or a cross,
But is blessed if we trust and obey.

But we never can prove the delights of His love
Until all on the altar we lay;
For the favor He shows, for the joy He bestows,
Are for them who will trust and obey.

Then in fellowship sweet we will sit at His feet.
Or we’ll walk by His side in the way.
What He says we will do, where He sends we will go;
Never fear, only trust and obey.

Maybe you’ve never asked Jesus to come into your heart to become your Lord and Savior. This is the most important prayer you will ever pray. Do it today and do not wait. Today is the day of salvation, and now is the time of God’s favor. Commit your life to Jesus. Surrender your will and way. Pray this prayer of salvation and mean it in your heart:

"Dear Jesus, I am a sinner in need of a Savior. Come into my heart and save me. I want to be born-again. Forgive me of all my sins. Wash me and cleanse me with Your atoning blood. I receive You now. Amen"

If you said this prayer and meant it with all your heart, then you are on your way to Heaven. You’ll be ready for whatever comes your way. This is the most important prayer you will ever pray. I want you to know that God loves you very much, and He has a great plan in store for you! Walk with Him daily, read His word, fellowship with other believers in the Lord, and find a church that preaches the entire Word of God.