BE ANXIOUS FOR NOTHING

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.”

I have a question: has being worried or anxious ever solved any problem you were having? I can answer that one myself from personal experience … NO. And not just NO, but a resounding NO!! Oh we humans have this propensity to become anxious over things we can do nothing about. The enemy jumps in our face and says to your subconscious “Now you’ve got problems. You really think God will get you out of this mess?” Understand this: Satan is a liar and is the father of all lies. He challenges our belief system by throwing darts at areas that appear the weakest. Our faith wanes far too quickly and we spend too much of our time fretting over things as if God’s word was a lie.

God’s word is as clear as a newly cleaned window pane. The word in ‘but’ in verse 6 should read like this … “Instead of being anxious about anything, rather, pray to the Father about everything … and be thankful in the process.” For a people who constantly feel that we need to be doing something to create a change in our situation, here is our solution … PRAY. Pray from a clean heart. Pray from a clear conscience. Pray regardless of your mindset at the time. Pray. Pray specifically. Give thanks for the opportunity to learn something new and become stronger in your faith. Don’t pray for the situation to disappear, because everything, which is ultimately orchestrated by God whether performed or allowed, happens for a specific purpose in God’s economy. And notice that in verses 6 & 7, God doesn’t say He will alleviate the problem or alter the situation. What does He say? That His peace will cover you with the purpose of guarding your hearts and minds. Doesn’t sound like He is removing anything at all, but rather cloaking you with what you need to withstand your current circumstances.

Praying to God with thanksgiving in your heart needs to become as commonplace an action in the face of unpleasant circumstances as breathing in and out. One action sustains life the other sustains your spirit life. Don’t forget all you know and believe about God just because things have taken a turn for the worse. Always remember this: regardless of the circumstances, God is mindful of them and one word from Him can change everything in an instant. Focus on Christ instead of the winds and waves that surround you. It is how we grow in the spirit.

WALK WITH THE KING TODAY AND BE A BLESSING!!