English translation below

Irgendwie verfolgt mich im Moment ein Thema: „Sorget nicht!“ Mir scheint, als ob Gott mir dieses Thema dringend wichtig machen möchte.

Es gibt viele Dinge, die mir Sorgen machen. Bei manchen ist es weniger und bei manchen ist mehr berechtigt. Doch ich möchte unbedingt lernen, dass ich alle meine Sorgen auf Jesus werfen darf. Er hat sich in der Vergangenheit um mich gekümmert, selbst, wenn es einmal schwieriger war, und er wird es auch in Zukunft tun.

Das gilt auch für dich, wenn du ein Kind Gottes bist!

Einschulungsgottesdienst

In unserem Einschulungsgottesdienst (staatliche Schule) versuchte ein Plüsch-Rabe, uns das Thema näherzubringen. Er konnte gar nicht verstehen, warum die Menschen sich immer so viele unnötige Sorgen machen. Dann verwies er auf den Vers aus der Bibel:

„Seht euch die Raben an! Sie säen nicht, sie ernten nicht, sie haben weder Vorratskammern noch Scheunen, und Gott ernährt sie doch. Und ihr seid doch viel mehr wert als die Vögel!“ Lukas 12,24

Persönliche Bibellese

In meiner persönlichen Bibellese, wo ich immer wieder über Aussagen von Jesus nachdenke, kam ich ebenfalls zu dem Thema (Matthäus 6, 25 – 34). Unter anderem schrieb ich mir Folgendes dazu auf:

Worum sollen wir uns keine Sorgen machen? Um unser Leben, Essen und Trinken, Kleidung und um den nächsten Morgen.

Was sollen wir stattdessen tun? Die Vögel und Lilien anschauen, um zu sehen, wie Gott sie versorgt. „Trachtet zuerst nach dem Reich Gottes und nach seiner Gerechtigkeit, so wird euch das alles zufallen.“ (Matth. 6,33)

Biblischer Vortrag

Vor kurzem war ich bei einem biblischen Vortrag zum Thema „Sorgen, wie gehe ich damit um?“. Dort wurde mir wichtig, dass es nicht darum geht, die Hände in den Schoß zu legen und uns blauäugig um nichts mehr zu kümmern. Stattdessen sollen wir uns um die Dinge, die wir nicht beeinflussen können, nicht sorgen. Wir dürfen alles Jesus sagen und er nimmt es in seine Hände.

Morgenandacht von Paul Mink

Zuletzt las ich dann meine Morgenandacht von Paul Mink, wieder zu dem Thema. Ich erlaube mir, sie hier einzufügen:

Aus Maranatha Andachtsbuch

Bild erstellt durch KI

Do not worry

Somehow, a theme is currently following me: “Do not worry!” It seems to me that God wants to make this topic very important to me. There are many things that worry me. Some are less and some are more justified. But I definitely want to learn that I can cast all my worries on Jesus. He has provided for me in the past, even when it was more difficult, and he will do so in the future as well.

This also applies to you if you are a child of God!

School Enrollment Service

School Enrollment Service

In our school enrollment service (public school), a plush raven tried to bring us closer to the topic. He couldn’t understand why people always worry so unnecessarily. Then he referred to the verse from the Bible:

“Consider the ravens: They do not sow or reap, they have no storeroom or barn, yet God feeds them. And how much more valuable you are than birds!” Luke 12:24

Personal Bible Reading

In my personal Bible reading, where I often reflect on the words of Jesus, I also came across this topic (Matthew 6:25-34). Among other things, I wrote down the following:

What should we not worry about? Our life, food and drink, clothing, and the next day.

What should we do instead? Look at the birds and lilies to see how God takes care of them. “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” (Matthew 6:33)

Biblical Sermon

Recently, I attended a biblical sermon on the topic “Worries, how do I deal with them?” It became clear to me that it is not about sitting back and naively not caring about anything anymore. Instead, we should not worry about things we cannot influence. We can tell Jesus everything, and He will take it into His hands.

Morning Devotion by Paul Mink

Lastly, I read my morning devotion by Paul Mink on this topic again.

Here is the translation:

Time for Silence IX Psalm 62:2

The author lived from 1903 to 1975

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
Psalm 23:1; Matthew 6:25-33

The Good Shepherd, Jesus Christ, does not let His sheep lack any good thing. David already exclaims in Psalm 37: “I was young and now I am old, yet I have never seen the righteous forsaken or their children begging bread” (verse 25). The Savior impresses this upon us even more beautifully in the precious words of His Sermon on the Mount. Therefore, we should not worry but cast all our cares on Him who cares for us. He teaches us to consider the birds of the air, which do not sow or reap, yet the heavenly Father feeds them. Likewise, the lilies of the field, which He clothes in splendor! But we, as children of the Most High, are we not more valuable than they? And should we worry? Far from it! The Savior cares for you, do not be afraid. Let us remember that we cannot add a single cubit to our life by worrying. On the contrary, it only becomes harder if we constantly worry. Therefore, heart, let go of your worries; worries create fear and pain. Trust in God, the Lord, for His help is not far from you. Reflect every morning on the wonderful words of the precious 23rd Psalm: “I shall not want.” It must, of course, be assumed that the Lord has truly become your shepherd and you are His faithful sheep. The people of our day, who are insured and provided for in every way, have lost their trust in God. Woe to them when these securities fall in the terrors of the end times! But you, child of God, may rejoice in your shepherd, who faithfully provides for you so that you shall not want. Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well, according to the words of the Savior. This is a deep mystery. Begin to live for the kingdom of God, to place your life and strength, your time and money in the service of the kingdom of Christ, and you will see that the Lord fulfills His promises, for everything we give up or sacrifice for the sake of the kingdom of God, He will repay us a hundredfold and add eternal life (cf. Mark 10:29-30). Is the “Bank of God” not very accommodating? How much have you invested there? Experience the truth of the old promise: “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.”