As we saw in our study of the Lord’s Prayer in the book
of Luke, Jesus taught us to pray “Give us each day our daily bread”. (Luke
11:3) He wants us to trust God to provide for our daily needs and, trusting
God, to ask for them. And, of course, at the end of the day, we should thank
God for his faithfulness in providing for our needs.
Anxiety comes from lack of faith in God to provide. In
contrast, trusting and asking result in mental peace. That is why Paul writes “do
not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication
with thanksgiving let our requests be known to God”. (Philippians 4:6)
God does not want you to worry! He wants you to ask and
trust.
Once you have made your request known in faith, you can
relax. You will have peace. Paul went on to say “And the peace of God which
surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ
Jesus”. (Philippians 4:7)
The peace of God is supernatural. It “surpasses all understanding”.
That is why some will question your peace. But this peace is a fact, it is a
promise made in scripture.
Practice this and see that it is true. Ask, trust, and
relax.
And let the peace of God guard your mind from the attack of anxiety.
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