May 03 2012
Pray Instead of Worry
Don’t worry about anything, but pray about everything. With thankful hearts offer up your prayers and requests to God. Then, because you belong to Christ Jesus, God will bless you with peace that no one can completely understand. And this peace will control the way you think and feel.
Philippians 4:6-7
There are challenges in my life. Difficult people to deal with. Tough tasks to complete. Financial issues to deal with. Family to take care of. Relationships to maintain. Nothing is ever easy. Not everything ever goes according to plan.
But I learn, over the years walking with God, is to trust everything in Him. Bring my concerns to His feet. I look at God and wonder, why am I fretting over little things? God is the master of the universe, the creator of everything. Why am I worried? All I need to do is bring up my issues in prayer. According to His design, it will be done. I just have to know what He wants me to do – and be obedient.
Lord Jesus, I thank you for being here for me. I don’t know much about everything, but I know this: You know everything! This is why I depend on you. I can’t do this alone. I can’t handle everything on my own. Please Lord, give me the strength and wisdom to handle the problems of my life, with dignity and grace that only you can provide. Don’t let me worry. Guide me all the way! Thanks you, Jesus. In your name. Amen.
