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Philippians 4:6, Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.

 

You have no doubt said or heard someone say they were ready for 2020 to be over.  Plenty of things have happened in 2020 that have caused many to be filled with anxiety.  Covid-19 has affected all of our lives in some way or another; the very least we have been made to stay at home for fear of being infected with a virus that is not understood.  We have been subjected to countless political ads, debates, and so many false words spoken that seemed to drag on forever. Now that the election over, there is uncertainty (depending on who you voted for) about what is going to happen now. 

 

I have used this verse over and over to remind myself that my trust is not in man nor the philosophies of the world.  To do so would cause me to live in too much anxiety each day because of the evil all around us.  I have told others many times that God is on His throne, still in control of every situation we face.  I have to believe this every day.  The Bible says that the name of Jesus is greater than any name.  He is greater than a virus named Covid-19, or a disease named cancer, greater than any governmental philosophy, and greater that anything you face today.

 

The one essential cure for worry is prayer. Through prayer we renew our trust in the Lord’s faithfulness by casting out all our anxieties and problems on Him who cares for us.  1 Peter 5:7 tells us “to cast all your care upon Him because He cares for you.”  Philippians 4:7 gives the reason to give all concerns to the Lord.  It says when we do, “the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”  The peace of God comes to guard our hearts and minds as a result of time spent with Him in prayer.  God will also strengthen us to do all the things He desires us to do when we pray.  In Ephesians 4:16, Paul said when he spent time in prayer God “would grant you, according to the riches in glory, to be strengthened with might through His Spirit in the inner man.”  In other words, we receive mercy, grace, and help in our time of need when we spend time in prayer.  Paul said in Hebrews 4:16, “Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.”  That just seems like a great word for the time we are in right now.

 

Let me just add this to the “peace of God …shall keep your hearts” (Philippians 4:11).  When we call on God from a heart that remains in Christ and His Word, the peace of God is an inner calmness the Holy spirit brings upon us.  It is a firm conviction that Jesus is near and that His love will be active in our lives for good.  It is like this peace stands guard before our heart and mind to prevent the cares and troubles of the world from upsetting our lives and keeps us focused on hour hope – Jesus Christ.

 

Yes, there is one more part of this verse.  I did not forget it.  I will leave it for tomorrow.

 

For today, let not your heart be troubled!  God is on His throne.  He sees all and knows all.  He is in control.  It is far better to be with Him than to be against Him!

 

 

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