Heart to Heart August 2013

Don't Sweat the Small Stuff!

//Kenneth W. Hagin

Life can sometimes get to the point where it seems as if it's nothing but a bunch of burdens. Actually, if you follow the news or even just look around you, there's plenty you could get upset about. I want to remind you this month that compared to God and what He can—and will—do in your life, everything else is small stuff!

Now, I'm not trying to belittle what you're facing. But when we begin to worry about the situations around us, we magnify the possibility of failure and disappointment in our own minds. And eventually we can get to the point of not trusting God. We can forget how big our Lord really is.

We must continually renew our minds to what the Word says to keep them from getting cluttered with the mess of the world. Matthew 11:28 says, "Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." Philippians 4:6 says, "Do not be anxious about anything" (NIV). First Peter 5:7 tells us, "Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you" (NIV).

Get hold of these words and don't turn loose of them! Begin to grasp the truth that God is greater than any problem you'll ever face.

Instead of fretting about circumstances, focus on the Lord's faithfulness. Instead of pondering your problems, begin to press into His promises. Instead of wallowing in worry, begin to worship your wonderful Heavenly Father. Don't sweat the small stuff . . . because God will deliver you every time!

If you're ready to lighten your load and cast all your cares on the Lord, be sure to check out my article on page 4. And you won't want to miss our Rhema Bible Training College USA graduation report on page 11. We now have more than 60,000 graduates worldwide who are making an impact for the Kingdom of God!