Praying [not] for my Anxiety
As I was reading Matthew chapter 21, I came to verses 20–22, the lesson of the withered fig tree. And during that passage, my mind drifted. Even though I was reading aloud (which I sometimes do to help me focus), it’s amazing how well we can multitask… saying one thing while thinking about something else entirely. It reminded me how selfish we can be at times when talking with a friend… not really listening, just preparing our next response. My own sin and flesh, maybe even mixed with the enemy’s distractions, pulled me away. But the HOLY SPIRIT convicted me, led me to rewind, and read that section again. It’s such a famous passage, and one that’s often misused by prosperity or “name it and claim it” teaching. Jesus speaks about faith that can move mountains, about asking without doubting. And that’s exactly where healing preachers so often go wrong. GOD certainly can heal… but how often man twists Scripture to serve his own ends. Anyway… I was reminded again of something the LOR...
