Do not be anxious about anything

Do not be anxious about anything

"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, 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." Philippians 4:6-7

The privilege of enjoying this blessed peace lies open to all the children of God. The way to its possession is habitual prayer respecting all that concerns us, together with praise for the ever-flowing mercies of God our Savior.

Trustful prayer and hearty praise are in themselves happy exercises, and exert a tranquilizing influence on the spirit. But, beside this, God has specially promised to impart His own peace to those who "in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present their requests to God."

My soul, be it yours to come to your God respecting everything, to commit all your concerns and interests into His hands; and with all your petitions mingle praise to Him for all His past goodness and mercy to you. So shall you prove the blessedness of enjoying the peace that transcends all understanding—you will be "satisfied with God," and restful in His love.

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