Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say Rejoice. Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. --Philippians 4:4-6
Do you need a little peace in your life?
The apostle Paul wrote some practical help for you in Philippians 4:4-9. Now keep in mind, he was in prison when he wrote it. So, Paul knew what he was talking about!
First, rejoice in all things. Paul knew how to keep from becoming calloused by life’s troubles. His life was full of God’s joy. Paul knew the importance of rejoicing and laughter.
Don’t worry. Trust God. Worry wastes your time and accomplishes nothing. Instead of being gripped by fear, worry, and stress, be gripped by the grace of God. Rest and relax in Him. He has promised to deliver you from all your fears.
Pray about everything. Really converse with God on a daily basis. Pray with an attitude of devotion and trust. That’s when prayer accomplishes something. When you pray, you won’t be immune from the problems of life, but you will be in touch with the Redeemer.
TALK TO GOD ABOUT YOUR WORRIES TODAY.
6 comments:
The way I understand it is that sin worry is a sin - bottomline. Guilty as charged, however, I am making a concious effort to turn it over as much as possible in every aspect of life.
Don’t worry. Trust God. Worry wastes your time and accomplishes nothing.
Awesome,
cas
It was amazing that Paul wrote that from prison. I can't use my cynical nature to question Paul's relevancy to tough situations when he says to 'rejoice in all things'. The message and the words were and are inspired by the Holy Spirit. However, in my simple mind it gives it more power knowing the background of Paul's situation.
Have a great day not worrying!!!
I am not a big worrier(is that a word). However, I am one to get angry over something I think I'm entitled to. I think it's kind of the same thing. I am going to make a consious effort to turn that over to the Lord.
Great post. Have an anger free day,
ldb
Very exceptional timing on this one. Today is a day of extreme worry potential for me...
Worrying wastes time and consumes you. I must try to turn it over more to God.
Lord help us have a day without worrying or becoming angry.
- LT
Nice timing, I have too much on my plate, plain and simple.
I will keep this verse with me today.
crb
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