Monday, February 9, 2009

"Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer & supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God" ~Phil 4:6~

Be anxious for nothing...don't be nervous. Ouch, this one hits me hard. How often do I let concerns overtake my thoughts. I know God is all powerful, I know He works all things out for His glory and my good. I know whatever He allows, He purposes to accomplish His will. I know that even if things go a different route than I thought best, He will give me grace and mercy to endure it. So how do I get past the anxious moments, when all my heart knows about the Father struggles with the doubts satan injects?....."by prayer & supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God". There is never a time I pull closer to Him than in fearful moments, laboring in prayer. The thanksgiving reminds me of all He has accomplished already in my life to take care of me, and the time He stood faithful...He won't leave me this time either. Pour out your heart to Him. Ask Him for guidance. Ask for strenth to endure. Ask for peace in this moment. Ask for hope to sustain your heart. He WILL answer.