"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:6-7 (NIV)
In his letter to the believers in Philippi, the Apostle Paul told them not to worry about anything. He said that instead of worrying they should pray about everything.
If we would pray before we spoke or took any action, and asked The Lord for His guidance and direction and followed it, then we would live a more Christ-like life and we would enjoy the peace of God. If we would pray first, there would be no need to be anxious or worry.
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Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Pray About Everything And Worry About Nothing
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:6-7 (NIV)
In a letter to the believers in The Church at Philippi, the Apostle Paul wrote while imprisoned in Rome to encourage them, (Philippians 4:1-5), to thank them for their gift, Philippians 4:14-18), and to warn them. He told them not to worry about anything, but to pray about everything. He told them that they should present their requests to The Lord God in prayer, with thanksgiving in their hearts. He also said that if they prayed and did not worry, that God would grant them peace of mind and heart through Jesus, The Christ.
The old saying is: "If you pray, then don't worry; but if you are going to worry, then don't pray." (Author unknown) The Lord God did not give us the spirit of fear. (2 Timothy 1:7) Jesus said do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will take care of itself. (Matthew 6:34) King David said do not worry about evil doers. (Psalms 37:1, 37:7, and 37:8) His son, King Solomon also said the same thing. (Proverbs 24:19) In fact, the phrase "fear not" is used sixty-three times in The Bible. Additionally, we are encouraged to always pray. (Luke 18:1, Luke 21:36, and 2 Thessalonians 1:11) If we pray and praise God continuously, then there is no need for us to worry about anything. We should not let the devil steal the joy out of the present, by causing us to worry about the future, for we know who holds and controls the future.
In a letter to the believers in The Church at Philippi, the Apostle Paul wrote while imprisoned in Rome to encourage them, (Philippians 4:1-5), to thank them for their gift, Philippians 4:14-18), and to warn them. He told them not to worry about anything, but to pray about everything. He told them that they should present their requests to The Lord God in prayer, with thanksgiving in their hearts. He also said that if they prayed and did not worry, that God would grant them peace of mind and heart through Jesus, The Christ.
The old saying is: "If you pray, then don't worry; but if you are going to worry, then don't pray." (Author unknown) The Lord God did not give us the spirit of fear. (2 Timothy 1:7) Jesus said do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will take care of itself. (Matthew 6:34) King David said do not worry about evil doers. (Psalms 37:1, 37:7, and 37:8) His son, King Solomon also said the same thing. (Proverbs 24:19) In fact, the phrase "fear not" is used sixty-three times in The Bible. Additionally, we are encouraged to always pray. (Luke 18:1, Luke 21:36, and 2 Thessalonians 1:11) If we pray and praise God continuously, then there is no need for us to worry about anything. We should not let the devil steal the joy out of the present, by causing us to worry about the future, for we know who holds and controls the future.
Saturday, November 2, 2013
Peace Joy and Comfort Come From God
"When anxiety was great within me, Your consolation brought joy to my soul." Psalms 94:19 (NIV) The King James Version of the Bible reads: "In the multitude of my thoughts within me Thy comforts delight my soul."
The author of this psalm penned this song for the people of God, for a time when the faithful were being oppressed and the wicked seemed to have no fear of The Lord. This song expressed the consolation in the assurance that, even though they were anxious, concerned, and worried about what was going on around them, The Lord God was able to comfort them and brought a calming joy and peace to their soul.
There are times today when the situations and circumstances of life can have us so anxious that our minds just will not turn off. However, The Bible says that we should not be anxious for anything. (Philippians 4:6) It is a comfort for believers to know that even during times of grief, sorrow, sadness, distress, trials, troubles, and tribulations, that The Word of God can afford us consolation. (Psalms 94:19, Acts 15:31, and 2 Corinthians 1:5-7) The Lord God can calm any storm, (Mark 4:39), or He can bring a calming peace to our mind and spirit in the midst of any storm. (John 20:19 and 26) It does not matter what is going on in our heads or our hearts, The Lord God is The God of comfort, and He can ease our troubled mind and heart. (2 Corinthians 1:3-4) We just have to believe, pray, and ask Him, and know that He will. (John 15:7)
The author of this psalm penned this song for the people of God, for a time when the faithful were being oppressed and the wicked seemed to have no fear of The Lord. This song expressed the consolation in the assurance that, even though they were anxious, concerned, and worried about what was going on around them, The Lord God was able to comfort them and brought a calming joy and peace to their soul.
There are times today when the situations and circumstances of life can have us so anxious that our minds just will not turn off. However, The Bible says that we should not be anxious for anything. (Philippians 4:6) It is a comfort for believers to know that even during times of grief, sorrow, sadness, distress, trials, troubles, and tribulations, that The Word of God can afford us consolation. (Psalms 94:19, Acts 15:31, and 2 Corinthians 1:5-7) The Lord God can calm any storm, (Mark 4:39), or He can bring a calming peace to our mind and spirit in the midst of any storm. (John 20:19 and 26) It does not matter what is going on in our heads or our hearts, The Lord God is The God of comfort, and He can ease our troubled mind and heart. (2 Corinthians 1:3-4) We just have to believe, pray, and ask Him, and know that He will. (John 15:7)
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