Don’t worry about anything, instead pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7 (NLT)
Who among us hasn’t fretted? Family, work, health, societal decline are all matters of concern and it’s hard to imagine not worrying about ANY thing. But it’s the worry about things that steals our peace. Instead Philippians 4:6-7 gives us the key to obtaining peace even during unsettling times. It instructs us to take the very things that would cause us to worry and use them as fuel for our prayers. Bring that thing, those things, everything to the King. He has an open ear ready to hear our needs.
But don’t let the expression of your needs be the end of your communication with Him. Instead thank Him for what he has done. Yes, there are still some unsettled matters in your life but remind, rehearse, and recite those things He has already done.
Ever brought your worries before God but still left feeling weighted? Perhaps we stopped short before giving thanks and thus we didn’t really obtain His promise of peace.
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Elizabeth West says
14 October, 2012 at 9:14 amPeace is nice, believe me. But I still have earthly needs that I require help with!
Wanda says
15 October, 2012 at 6:04 amThis peace makes no sense to the human mind because we can walk in it even when things are still in unfinished state. God promises to meet our needs although he sure doesn’t do it in the timing I would prefer.
Elizabeth West says
15 October, 2012 at 10:01 amI hope so.
Thank you, Wanda, for your insights. They are a big help. *hug*
Wanda says
15 October, 2012 at 12:17 pmYou’re welcome Elizabeth. I was praying my response didn’t come across as if I was discontinued/minimizing your current needs.
Elizabeth West says
15 October, 2012 at 1:11 pmNope, it didn’t. 🙂
LaVonne says
14 October, 2012 at 10:20 amGiving thanks for you, Wanda. I shall yet praise Him, in the middle of all troubles, because of what He has done, what He is doing and what He will do. With every breath, I give thanks. May everthing that is needful and necessary for you and your household be provided in abundance and with overflow. Peace like a river.
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Wanda says
15 October, 2012 at 5:58 amThank you LaVonne, wishing you the same my friend.
sistertosister53 says
14 October, 2012 at 2:52 pmThank You Christ Jesus for everything…Wanda I love that picture you shared…that reminds me of when I was a child being raised in the country…This is how it looked very much. I miss that sight. Thank you for sharing…it and the Words of encouragement as well. GOD Bless you and your family. Have a Wonderful Sunday. Agape! 🙂
Wanda says
15 October, 2012 at 5:57 amHi Sis Betty, hope you enjoyed your Sunday. In the “country” is exactly where I live.
Connie Arnold says
14 October, 2012 at 3:26 pmThank you for sharing the beautiful post and picture, Wanda, and the reminder to give thanks. So important and all too often forgotten. Blessings to you!
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Wanda says
15 October, 2012 at 5:55 amHi Connie, giving thanks for you stopping by. Always a pleasure to have you stop by. Each day presents us with many things to give thanks.
JBR says
14 October, 2012 at 7:55 pmThank you Wanda for this post. Hugs.
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Wanda says
15 October, 2012 at 5:51 amBlessings to you JBR. Hope you have a great week.
alisa hope says
15 October, 2012 at 7:56 pmThe more I spend time with God, the more I trust Him. And the more I trust Him, the more I give all my worries to Him. It is so nice to be freed from worry! Thank you for reminding me of my need to give everything to God.
blessings to you, Wanda!
Wanda says
16 October, 2012 at 10:12 pmBlessings to you Alisa. I have often said that much of my anxieties and fears boil down to a matter of trust.
Susan Wachtel says
15 October, 2012 at 11:23 pmWow Wanda,
I’m so glad that I stopped by. It feels like this post was just for me. I really needed to hear what the Spirit spoke through you. Thank you!
Blessings in Christ…Susan
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Wanda says
16 October, 2012 at 10:11 pmGlad to hear it was a blessing to you Susan!
Denise says
16 October, 2012 at 4:30 amHe does anxiously wait to hear from us Wanda, and will take care of all of our today’s and all of our tomorrows. Knowing this (should) releases us from worry as we place our trust in Him for everything! 🙂 Amen!
Blessings and love dear one,
Denise
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Wanda says
16 October, 2012 at 10:09 pmWhen we operate in it fully we can be fully present in our current moment. Oh how my heart needs reminding often to cast all of my concerns upon on Him.