“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)
Do not worry about anything. That is easier said than done.
Worry is a sure sign that we are not trusting in God’s providence. When we are trusting in His providence we are at peace and we know that in all circumstances His Spirit will bless us with every grace necessary.
Anxiety is from Satan. Peace is from God. Jesus offers us the comfort of His Sacred Heart and asks us to rest in Him and allow Him to carry us to Our Father. But how do we do that? By prayer.
Prayer is a conversation with God, one in which we speak and God listens and God speaks and we listen. It is two-sided. There is give and take. When we pray, asking in petition for whatever it is we need with grateful hearts we will be prepared to receive God’s answer to our requests. His answer will not always be what we desire, but it will be what is best for us.
Remember that God’s ways are not our ways. His wisdom exceeds all earthly intelligence. It is not understood by man. But in His wisdom He blesses every circumstance so that in every situation His will can be discerned and followed. When we pray and place all our cares in God’s hands we can be assured that God will bless us.
God the Father listens with tender love to every request we make and answers in His love. He pours out His love on us like a father embracing His child. Safety and surety can be found in Him.
If we have a grateful hearts, we will be open to every answer God gives to our prayers. So let us pray continually, listen continually, give thanks continually and be at peace.
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