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Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Phil. 4:6-7
Peaceful living comes from God. When anxiety begins to weave its threads into your mind, turning to the Lord and starting a conversation will help you defeat the enemy. Prayer beats anxiety. Begin by thanking the Creator for listening and caring about your concerns. Trust that He hears what you say. Then, lift your worries to God and let Him fight the battle for you. Experience the Lord’s peace as you exchange your anxieties for His gift.
During my last hospital stay, a misread on the monitor showed a spike in my heart rate. The incident created anxiety in me; I began to use my Fitbit to monitor it, causing more fretfulness. Turning to God in prayer, I asked Him to rid me of my anxiety. Later that afternoon, I lost the Fitbit and realized the Lord answered my prayer. Instead of replacing the smartwatch, I bought a $10 sports watch from Walmart and have not had a problem since that day, gaining God’s peace that surpasses all understanding.
Instead of fretting, pray. Begin a conversation with God, thanking Him for working all things to the good, then telling Him your concerns. Lay your burdens at the foot of the cross and leave them there. Let God fight your battles as you enjoy His peace that surpasses all understanding.
Journaling Questions:
What causes you anxiety?
How can you thank God during the situation?
What do you want God to do for you today?
Prayer:
Lord, thank You for answering all our worries. Help us defeat anxiety by giving our problems to You, trusting You for an answer. Let us experience Your peace that surpasses all understanding as we repeatedly turn to You for help.
IJNIP. Amen
