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.
What Other’s Are Sharing:
- I’d rather sit and PRAY than play (thepauls.wordpress.com)
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- Saturday’s Breathing Room: A Deeper Peace (swordofgoliath.blogspot.com)
- Anybody Weary?? (cindybultema.com)
Peace is nice, believe me. But I still have earthly needs that I require help with!
This 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.
I hope so.
Thank you, Wanda, for your insights. They are a big help. *hug*
You’re welcome Elizabeth. I was praying my response didn’t come across as if I was discontinued/minimizing your current needs.
Nope, it didn’t. 🙂
Giving 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.
Thank you LaVonne, wishing you the same my friend.
Thank 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! 🙂
Hi Sis Betty, hope you enjoyed your Sunday. In the “country” is exactly where I live.
Thank 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!
Hi 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.
Thank you Wanda for this post. Hugs.
Blessings to you JBR. Hope you have a great week.
The 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!
Blessings to you Alisa. I have often said that much of my anxieties and fears boil down to a matter of trust.
Wow 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
Glad to hear it was a blessing to you Susan!
He 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
When 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.