Philippians 4:6
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
Give me an “AMEN” if today’s verse, Philippians 4:6 is easier said than done! I am so right there with you. As a matter of fact, I woke at 4 am this morning because of anxiety. I spent time in prayer and then opened my bible and wouldn’t you know it, my women’s bible study is about this verse today. Yes, once again perfect timing God.
I feel the need to point out one important key about this verse. Anxiety likes to pop up repeatedly. It doesn’t mean we have to listen to it or hold onto it. No, even when the same anxiety over the same issue tries to weasel its way into our minds we have a way out. Pray! Paul said, “in every situation.” Sometimes that situation is just about the anxiety from that situation.
Now there is one more key we need to use to totally unlock peace. The key of thanksgiving. When we come to pray, we need to thank God for all the things He has done in the past. That causes our minds to concentrate on the issues we have gotten through. All of a sudden we realize He is going to see us through this one too. So, go ahead and thank Him for that also. Before you know it, you will unlock peace. Now if you don’t mind I am going back to sleep in peace!
Lord, I am so thankful to be able to bring all my anxieties to You. ~amen
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