Do not worry about tomorrow.

[W2L]

First let me say im not bashing preppers. There is nothing wrong with prepping as long as we remember not to worry, fear, or fret. God did promise to take care of us? Right? No need to worry. Amen? As for me, i tend to worry a lot so i expect others do as well. Maybe im wrong? Either way its a good topic. We can encourage each other with scripture. So idf nothing else you all can remind me not to worry. Gods word is good, amen?

 

[Thess]

First let me say im not bashing preppers. There is nothing wrong with prepping as long as we remember not to worry, fear, or fret. God did promise to take care of us? Right? No need to worry. Amen? As for me, i tend to worry a lot so i expect others do as well. Maybe im wrong? Either way its a good topic. We can encourage each other with scripture. So idf nothing else you all can remind me not to worry. Gods word is good, amen?

I avoid worry as much as possible, for there is often little difference between worry and Santa, little Green Giants and Cinderella. Worry is a huge part of our global emotional matrix that we're suffering from and I've broken out of it. Worry comes from fear and fear is Satan's biggest weapon, I would think. Confident is who we're designed to be, confident and with dignity so that we can focus on others and not on ourselves. Confident people are clear thinkers, the exact kind of person God loves, for clear thinkers seek the truth and are able to stand tall, even when and if they sin. We never run or hide, never.

 

[W2L]

I avoid worry as much as possible, for there is often little difference between worry and Santa, little Green Giants and Cinderella. Worry is a huge part of our global emotional matrix that we're suffering from and I've broken out of it. Worry comes from fear and fear is Satan's biggest weapon, I would think. Confident is who we're designed to be, confident and with dignity so that we can focus on others and not on ourselves. Confident people are clear thinkers, the exact kind of person God loves, for clear thinkers seek the truth and are able to stand tall, even when and if they sin. We never run or hide, never.

Amen. Thank you Thess.

 

[SavedByGrace3]

Thanks for your concern. Just be aware that not being afraid is not the same as being safe.
Sometimes holy fear is correct. Remember that Noah believed and feared.

Heb 11:
7 By faith Noah, being warned by God of things not seen as yet, moved with fear, prepared an ark to the saving of his house; by which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is by faith.

The point is to not worry without doing something. Worrying by itself gets you nowhere. You have to do something.
You can worry about the dam bursting and washing you and your house away. Worrying will not save you. You have to act. You have to bug out to higher ground. Only a fool would stay in his house with his family as the water washed them all away.
I am reminded of one of my favorite stories.
A flood came upon a town and rescuers set out to save those who had not seen fit to escape the onrushing waters. As the town evacuated, one believing man stated "I know God will save me... I am not afraid." As the waters raised up higher and higher the man eventually crawled up on his roof to escape the flood. Rescuers came by in a canoe and offered to pick him. "No thanks, God will save me. I am not worried. I am not afraid." Later as the water continued to rise, another boat came by and reached out to pick the man off the rooftop. "No way," the man stated."God is going to save me... I have no fear." Still later a 3rd rescue craft came by to save him. "No thank you. God is going to save me. I have faith." Shortly thereafter the water covered the house and the man was swept away to his death.
Arriving at the Gates of Heaven, the man saw Saint Peter and asked him "Why did God not save me?" To which Saint Peter replied "What do you mean? We sent by rescuers three times to pick you up!"
Consider this forum to be rescuers who have come by to save you.

 

[Thess]

Amen. Thank you Thess.

You bet. I believe in you!

 

[W2L]

Thanks for your concern. Just be aware that not being afraid is not the same as being safe.
Sometimes holy fear is correct. Remember that Noah believed and feared.

Heb 11:
7 By faith Noah, being warned by God of things not seen as yet, moved with fear, prepared an ark to the saving of his house; by which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is by faith.

The point is to not worry without doing something. Worrying by itself gets you nowhere. You have to do something.
You can worry about the dam bursting and washing you and your house away. Worrying will not save you. You have to act. You have to bug out to higher ground. Only a fool would stay in his house with his family as the water washed them all away.
I am reminded of one of my favorite stories.
A flood came upon a town and rescuers set out to save those who had not seen fit to escape the onrushing waters. As the town evacuated, one believing man stated "I know God will save me... I am not afraid." As the waters raised up higher and higher the man eventually crawled up on his roof to escape the flood. Rescuers came by in a canoe and offered to pick him. "No thanks, God will save me. I am not worried. I am not afraid." Later as the water continued to rise, another boat came by and reached out to pick the man off the rooftop. "No way," the man stated."God is going to save me... I have no fear." Still later a 3rd rescue craft came by to save him. "No thank you. God is going to save me. I have faith." Shortly thereafter the water covered the house and the man was swept away to his death.
Arriving at the Gates of Heaven, the man saw Saint Peter and asked him "Why did God not save me?" To which Saint Peter replied "What do you mean? We sent by rescuers three times to pick you up!"
Consider this forum to be rescuers who have come by to save you.

Thank you for your concern as well.

 

[W2L]

You bet. I believe in you!

Thank you, thats edifying.

 

[drjean]

Fear and worry are choices.

As for planning? Jesus even told his disciples what to take and do in preparation...

 

[Thess]

Fear and worry are choices.

Fear and worry have been deeply implanted into our subconscious by our parents, family and friends, for this is the basis for self-hatred and the confusion that stems from it. I experienced pretty much nothing but hatred in my life, so that's all that I knew. Since I was on the end of so much hatred, I hated myself immensely. No one taught me anything at all....my entire family abandoned me at 14. My thoughts of suicide and murder, well, let's just say that much of my fear and anxiety God will attribute to those mentioned above. We know this is true when we study "stumbling blocks" and "pitfalls" in the bible. Mmmm mmmm, I wouldn't want to be the person that instilled fear and worry into one of God's children. "For the weak shall shame the strong and wise....."

 

[Walter and Deborah]

First let me say im not bashing preppers. There is nothing wrong with prepping as long as we remember not to worry, fear, or fret. God did promise to take care of us? Right? No need to worry. Amen? As for me, i tend to worry a lot so i expect others do as well. Maybe im wrong? Either way its a good topic. We can encourage each other with scripture. So idf nothing else you all can remind me not to worry. Gods word is good, amen?

We should be casting ALL our cares on the Lord, as we go on in life, I think of any fear is torment, which comes from the devil.

 

[W2L]

We should be casting ALL our cares on the Lord, as we go on in life, I think of any fear is torment, which comes from the devil.

Yes we should cast our cares on the Lord, i agree.

 

[Walter and Deborah]

Yes we should cast our cares on the Lord, i agree.

And while I was thinking about what we were agreeing upon I thought that this below article would be helpful:
Overcoming the Fear of Man

 

[W2L]

And while I was thinking about what we were agreeing upon I thought that this below Article:
Overcoming the Fear of Man

Thank you.

 

[Walter and Deborah]

Thank you.

You are welcome.

 

[drjean]

DANGER is real.

FEAR is a choice.

 

[Thess]

DANGER is real.

FEAR is a choice.

Someone should have taught this to Peter, Paul, Timothy and even Jesus Himself. For even Jesus was afraid. Are you sure about this post? As far as I can see, EVERY ONE of our Christian forefathers were afraid.

 

[drjean]

"We never learn of the Savior expressing his concern over what will happen or will not happen and never anxious or worrying about potential reactions of others."

JESUS was NEVER AFRAID. Maybe the English translations use words that make the reader think this, but it not the correct pov. Jesus IS GOD.

 

[Southernscotty]

What I consider prepping is slightly different than most because I am going to be raptured at the end of of chapter 4 of Revelation BUT, What I am storing up for, Is a big winter or hard weather so to speak. Joseph is known for something much bigger than his coat of many colors. Lol he stored for the hard times ahead and was a blessing to his family and many others during his time.
I was blessed to be raised up a hillbilly and lived the farm life. So gardening and/or prepping is just a way of life around here.
The only real worry I have is when I can no longer buy those canned biscuits, That is scary and it fills me with fear.

 

[Thess]

"We never learn of the Savior expressing his concern over what will happen or will not happen and never anxious or worrying about potential reactions of others."

JESUS was NEVER AFRAID. Maybe the English translations use words that make the reader think this, but it not the correct pov. Jesus IS GOD.

You must be right, that my translation is garbage, because my bible says this:

[Mar 14:33-36 NLT] 33 He took Peter, James, and John with him, and he became deeply troubled and distressed. 34 He told them, "My soul is crushed with grief to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with me." 35 He went on a little farther and fell to the ground. He prayed that, if it were possible, the awful hour awaiting him might pass him by. 36 "Abba, Father," he cried out, "everything is possible for you. Please take this cup of suffering away from me. Yet I want your will to be done, not mine."

Confidence is from the Lord? Well, that's our God afraid so I'm not sure how that old, lousy doctrine ever got started. It's wrong, desperately wrong.

 

[drjean]

I didn't say such a thing. WOW.

I believe I won't be here for the tribulational stuff... I think we all have posted that somewhere already.

BUT I can see troubles on the water, and reactions to those troubles... whether the right ones or not I am not determining except for where I want to be in the mix and how I plan to get through it.

It was quite comforting to me to know I have my van equipped and that my dog and I have been on month long trips in it and can survive fine... both in mountains and in the desert... keeping it stocked and ready to roll whether for crisis or enjoyment is a good thing, imo.