A Translation Guide (What We Say - What We Mean)

"I'm worried" - "I don't trust You, All-Powerful God.""I'm impatient." - "Eternal God, clearly You don't understand the concept of time.""I'm in a panic because no one saw this coming!" - "All-Knowing Lord, Your wisdom has serious limits.""I must hold on tightly to everything I get." - "God, Owner of All Creation, You won't provide for my needs.""No good can come of this." - "Your design for my life is worthless, Master Planner.""I deserve to be happy." - "Righteous God, You aren't concerned about my holiness.""I must do this myself." - "Father, Your grace falls short of my need."Matt. 6:25-34; Ps. 37:7-9; Ps. 147:5; Phil. 4:19; Jer. 29:11; 1 Pet. 1:16; Heb. 4:16"His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us to His own glory and excellence..." - 2 Peter 1:3