Philippians 4:6 (04-06-09)

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

— Philippians 4:6 (NIV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

Anxiety is worry over things which we cannot control and which we do not remove from our thoughts. Anxiety dominates and controls a passive mind and a troubled heart, filling both with doubt, fear, and dread. But, anxiety cannot be removed; it must be replaced. We remove our anxiety by giving our concerns and worries to the Lord, trusting him to care for us. Then, as we give him thanks for what he has done and what he is doing in our lives, we replace those concerns and worries with a genuine sense of his presence. As a result, our confidence in his future for us can return.My Prayer...

Father, I know you love me. You have done so much to bless and save me. I deliberately place the worries and concerns of my heart in your hands ... (Specifically mention the things that burden your heart today.) Father, I also want to thank you for the many ways you have blessed me over my life ... (Specifically mention blessings you have received from God!) Now, dear Father, please fill my heart with your Spirit and my mind with the sense of your presence and peace. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.

 

[Stephaniej]

This is good. I like this. Help us to place all of our cares in Your hands Lord. In Jesus' name. Amen

 

[lizowens]

I stand in agreement here too, this is good for the soul, and Father I lay all my burdens and worries at Your feet to care for, cleanse, and restore to me, in Jesus name amen.

 

[shika]

Lord i thank you for all that you have provided me with and i pray that you know the desires of our heart and will bless us with the things we need. Amen

 

[Elevation]

Thank you... I needed that today.