Do not be anxious about anything, 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 your minds in Christ Jesus. – Philippians 4:6-7
As a mother of 3 children, I often find myself worrying about the future. What would happen if Josh or I were to get sick? What would happen if we lose our jobs? Even worse, what if one of our children was to get sick?
I recently had to have several medical tests done to determine the cause of some symptoms I was having. The anxiety of what the tests would show pretty much consumed my thoughts and my life. I was unable to focus on everyday tasks due to my fear of the unknown. I couldn’t enjoy my family, friends, or any of the wonderful blessings in my life because of the fear and worry of something that was beyond my control. The stress and anxiety resulting from this fear had essentially paralyzed my life.
In the Bible, God assures us that he will give us peace in our hearts to get us through the times of worry, anxiety, and fear of the unknown. Philippians 4, verses 6-7, tells us to not be anxious, but to give our thanks and let our requests be known to God. When we do this, God’s peace, which surpasses all understanding, will guard our hearts and minds. You see, when we cast our fears and anxieties on God, we can have peace in our hearts and minds that the creator of the universe and all of its glory will carry our burdens for us and give us a peace that is immeasurable.
Lori Beasley, Footsteps Class
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