Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:6-7 (NKJV)
Lord Jesus, this was one of the first verses I memorized and is still one of the toughest to put into practice. How many times do I try to press through rather than just bring my cares to You? How often have I carried the heavy load of my concerns instead of giving them to You? You would think that I would have gotten it by now. Yet, I so often hold on to what is on my plate instead of taking it to You in prayer. Have mercy!
So today, Lord, I purpose in my heart and my mind to let go of it all and let You have it. I know that You love me and care for me. Even now my heart’s eye pictures You leaning over Heaven’s bannister beckoning me to just bring it to You. I can sense You ushering me to come into Your presence and cast my cares on You because You really do care for me. So, I give You
- My concerns regarding the health and wellbeing of my loved ones,
- My worries regarding finances and how I’m going to make ends meet,
- My anxiousness regarding my own body and its slow deterioration,
- My fear regarding the wars raging in this world,
- My frustration with how Your church is being perceived;
- My anger with this political culture I am in,
- My confusion regarding what is Your will and calling on my life in this season.
All of it I place at Your throne, leaving it to You to provide clarity and direction, trusting You to do what You have promised to do – answer and calm my spirit.
Thank You, Lord Jesus, for the peach that You have promised will be mine, a peace that comes directly from the throne of God, that will blow my mind, that I will not understand. Even now I feel better knowing in Whom I have placed my trust, knowing that You care for me. Help me to guard my heart and mind by Your unfailing love. Undergird my faith in Your precious promises. And continue to show me signs of Your never-ending presence with me. Thank You, Jesus. I do feel better to Your glory. Amen.