When we are anxious we are inclined to overprepare. We wonder what to say when we are attacked, how to respond when we are being interrogated, and what defence to put up when we are accused. It is precisely this turmoil that makes us lose our self-confidence and creates in us a debilitating self-consciousness.
Jesus tells us not to prepare at all and to trust that he will give us the words and wisdom we need. What is important is not that we have a little speech ready but that we remain deeply anchored in the love of Jesus, secure about who we are in this world and why we are here. With our hearts connected to the heart of Jesus, we will always know what to say when the time to speak comes.
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September 13, 2006 at 10:08 am
writeathome
I try to stay connected to Jesus. Sometimes it’s a struggle for me when the cares of life start piling up.
September 13, 2006 at 10:34 am
helenl
That’s the struggle we all face. But when we start feeling anxious instead of joyful, and needy instead of content, we need to go back to the source, both of our physical life and our salvation (our eternal life): Jesus Christ the Lord.
September 14, 2006 at 3:02 am
misslionheart
I’m feeling anxious right now! My housework is piling up and the computer is in the way. Must get on with it, though. I’ll be back when I’m joyful!
September 14, 2006 at 8:08 pm
helenl
Hi Miss Lionheart. Glad you stopped by.
September 15, 2006 at 4:01 am
misslionheart
Ok, I’m joyful. Thank *you* for dropping by!