PRAY ABOUT EVERYTHING AND DO NOT WORRY

PROCLAMATION

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.”  Philippians 4:6 (NIV)

 

EXPLANATION

These words were written by the apostle Paul, under the influence of The Holy Spirit of God, to the believers in the church at Philippi.  In this final chapter, Paul began by encouraging them to rejoice in The Lord. (Philippians 4:4)  He told them not to worry about anything and to pray about everything.  Then he told them to think about things which are true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable, and praiseworthy, and to put into practice the things that they had learned from him. (Philippians 4:8-9)  He also told them that he had learned to be thankful whatever state he was in, whether he had plenty or had very little. (Philippians 4:11-12)  He said that he could do all things through Christ who strengthened him. (Philippians 4:13)  Finally, he ended his letter by telling them that God, The Father, will supply all of their needs according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:19)

 

APPLICATION

It has been said, “If you pray, then don’t worry; but if you are going to worry, then don’t pray.”  As believers we are encouraged to pray about everything.  There is no need for us to worry about anything.  The Lord God is in control of everything.  We just need to rejoice and think about all of the good things that He has done and be thankful.  The Lord God is all powerful, and we can do all things through Christ who is our strength.  All that we need, He can supply.  So, don’t worry, pray and be happy.