Philippians 4:6-7 (NIV)
Do not be anxious about anything, but in
every situation, 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.
According to data released by Amazon a few years ago, this
was the most highlighted passage in the Bible on a Kindle eBook. We underscore and/or highlight words that speak to us, convict us, or that offer
comfort and direction.
Anxiety is a word we hear with more frequency now days;
and not only in adults, but more and more in our children. Our world is a mess but too often we take it so seriously. We put undue pressure on
ourselves and children. If we could only learn to trust God, to lean on Him and
not try to fix it all by ourselves. Prayer changes lives, Scripture teaches us to abide in Christ and He can change the world.
Our prayers can help make the
world we live in more habitable. If I did not have my faith, and my one hour of
quiet each day, my life would be empty. If I sat and watched TV news or trolled
around on the internet for hours each day, I would lose hope. There is too much
bad new (real or otherwise) to keep focusing on it.
Some think that turning to scripture for purpose
and direction we reveal weakness. I
say that turning to scripture for purpose and direction is the only way I can
live in this world and survive it. Without a Savior, I am lost. Without a
Savior, you are lost too.
Present your requests to God and see what He can do.
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