Words of Encouragement
April - 10 - 2005
Anxiety is worry over things which we cannot control and which we do not remove from our thoughts. Anxiety dominates and controls a passive mind and a troubled heart, filling both with doubt, fear, and dread. But, anxiety cannot be removed; it must be replaced. We remove our anxiety by giving our concerns and worries to the Lord, trusting him to care for us. Then, as we give him thanks for what he has done and what he is doing in our lives, we replace those concerns and worries with a genuine sense of his presence. As a result, our confidence in his future for us can return.
The Scripture reading is from Philippians 4:6.
Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
Let us pray.
Father, we know you love us. You have done so much to bless and save us. We deliberately place the worries and concerns of our hearts in your hands. Father, we also want to thank you for the many ways you have blessed us over our lives. Now, dear Father, please fill our hearts with your Spirit and our minds with the sense of your presence and peace.
In Jesus' name we pray.
Amen.