Scripture
“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.”
-Phillippians 4:6-7
Devotional
This is my all-time favorite scripture! It is the go-to when praying for patients, families, friends, and loved ones. Anxiety can be overwhelming, but this verse offers a solution: prayer and thanksgiving. By bringing our concerns to God, we can experience His peace, which surpasses all understanding and protects our hearts and minds. When we begin to pray and express gratitude to God for what He has done and is doing, rather than focusing solely on our situations, His peace transcends our understanding. The rest that takes place is hard to explain.
Can you start praying and praising God right now?
Prayer
Lord, thank You. Thank You for Your goodness and mercy. Thank You for waking us up this morning to experience another day and the many blessings surrounding us. Help us to bring all our worries and anxieties to You in prayer. Fill our hearts with Your peace and remind us to be thankful for Your countless blessings. Guard our hearts and minds with Your love and grace. In Jesus’ name, we humbly pray, Amen.
