WHEN SOMETHING IN YOUR LIFE OR THOUGHTS makes you anxious, come to Me and talk about it. Bring Me your prayer and petition with thanksgiving, saying: "Thank You, Jesus for this opportunity to trust You more." Though the lessons of trust that I send to you come wrapped in difficulties, the benefits far outweigh the cost.
Well-developed trust will bring you many blessings, not the least of which is My Peace. I have promised to keep you in perfect Peace to the extent that you trust in Me. The world has it backwards, teaching that peace is the result of having enough money, possessions, insurance, and security systems. My Peace, however, is such an all-encompassing gift that it is independent of all circumstances. Though you lose everything else, if you gain My Peace you are rich indeed.
- Jesus
Scripture Insight: Philippians 4:6 and Isaiah 26:3
(Jesus Calling / Sarah Young)
Philippians 4:6 - "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God" (New International Version)
ReplyDeleteImagine never being "anxious about anything"! It seems like an impossibility - we all have worries in our job, homes and school. But Paul's advise is to turn our worries into prayers. Do you want to worry less? Than pray more! When you start to worry, stop and pray!