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With what’s going on between Israel and Iran. It’s hard to stay focused on “do not be anxious” about wars and rumors of war.
Well, tension in the Middle East has always been here, since Biblical times. I am not an Eastern Orthodox, but I will try my best to help you Samantha.With what’s going on between Israel and Iran. It’s hard to stay focused on “do not be anxious” about wars and rumors of war.
Thank youWell, tension in the Middle East has always been here, since Biblical times. I am not an Eastern Orthodox, but I will try my best to help you Samantha.
I understand your concerns about the current tensions between Israel and Iran, and it's natural to feel anxious in such circumstances. Here are some Bible verses that speak to the issue of anxiety and provide comfort and reassurance:
1. Matthew 6:25-34 (ESV) - "Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? And which of you by being anxious can add a single hour to his span of life? And why are you anxious about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow: they toil not, they spin not; yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is, and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will He not much more clothe you, O you of little faith? Therefore do not be anxious, saying, 'What shall we eat?' or 'What shall we drink?' or 'What shall we wear?' For the Gentiles seek all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own."
2. Isaiah 41:10 (ESV) - "Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."
3. Psalm 46:1-2 (ESV) - "God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea."
From a historical perspective, it's crucial to recognize that throughout history, wars and conflicts have been a part of human existence. Despite the anxiety they can cause, most of these conflicts have eventually been resolved, often leading to peace and stability in the long term, such as when WWII ended. Please remind yourself that we as individuals can not control international events, but we can control our response to these events through the power of Jesus and focus on the things we can influence in our own lives
You are welcome. I am not that good at finding verses (have to read my Bible more), so I had to use an privately run, free artificial intelligence tool that is locally installed on my laptop to help find the verses about anxiety. But, the verses are from God, and I cross checked them with the ESV Bible online.Thank you
Google translated to: Inshallah, everything will be fine.אינשאללה הכול יהיה בסדר!
הפרוטסטנטים מדברים על נבואת התנ"ך. קשה להישאר ממוקד בדברי משיח. אני חלש וחסר אמונה. אב הרחמן, רחם נא.אינשאללה הכול יהיה בסדר!
Google Translate was correct!Google translated to: Inshallah, everything will be fine.
Ignore them, they know not what they're talking about. If they were so focused on being "Bible based" and all that, than they would take to heart that part where Christ said "only the Father knows the hour" regarding the end of the world. Not even Christ knew, so why should we waste time figuring it out? The world has been ending since Pentecost.הפרוטסטנטים מדברים על נבואת התנ"ך. קשה להישאר ממוקד בדברי משיח. אני חלש וחסר אמונה. אב הרחמן, רחם נא.
Cool. So, what is with all the Hebrew in this thread? This thread should have an English translation as well, as most of this forum uses English.Google Translate was correct!
Ignore them, they know not what they're talking about. If they were so focused on being "Bible based" and all that, than they would take to heart that part where Christ said "only the Father knows the hour" regarding the end of the world. Not even Christ knew, so why should we waste time figuring it out? The world has been ending since Pentecost.
In the words of Jim Morrison, "the end is always near".The world has been ending since Pentecost.
oh I just thought it was cool to reply in Hebrew lolCool. So, what is with all the Hebrew in this thread? This thread should have an English translation as well, as most of this forum uses English.
my guess is because they wanted to comment in Hebrew.Cool. So, what is with all the Hebrew in this thread? This thread should have an English translation as well, as most of this forum uses English.
Cool.oh I just thought it was cool to reply in Hebrew lol
Thanks for your helpful posts. I’ve been anxious too.Well, tension in the Middle East has always been here, since Biblical times. I am not an Eastern Orthodox, but I will try my best to help you Samantha.
I understand your concerns about the current tensions between Israel and Iran, and it's natural to feel anxious in such circumstances. Here are some Bible verses that speak to the issue of anxiety and provide comfort and reassurance:
1. Matthew 6:25-34 (ESV) - "Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? And which of you by being anxious can add a single hour to his span of life? And why are you anxious about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow: they toil not, they spin not; yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is, and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will He not much more clothe you, O you of little faith? Therefore do not be anxious, saying, 'What shall we eat?' or 'What shall we drink?' or 'What shall we wear?' For the Gentiles seek all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own."
2. Isaiah 41:10 (ESV) - "Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."
3. Psalm 46:1-2 (ESV) - "God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea."
From a historical perspective, it's crucial to recognize that throughout history, wars and conflicts have been a part of human existence. Despite the anxiety they can cause, most of these conflicts have eventually been resolved, often leading to peace and stability in the long term, such as when WWII ended. Please remind yourself that we as individuals can not control international events, but we can control our response to these events through the power of Jesus and focus on the things we can influence in our own lives
You are welcome, sister in Christ.Thank you.
For funsies.Cool. So, what is with all the Hebrew in this thread? This thread should have an English translation as well, as most of this forum uses English.