Jesus over worries!!

Don't worry about anything; instead , pray about everything.  Tell God what you need, and thank Him for all He has done.  Then you will experience God's peace, which exceeds anything we can understand.  His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7 NLT

WORRY!

We all do it; every single one of us.  There is a lot in this world to keep us up at night.  We have so much going on in our daily lives and there never seems to be enough time in the day.  I know I worry about issues that I know I shouldn't.  I worry about my daughter Emily, my family and friends, my house, my vehicle, my finances.  You name it and I sure can find time to worry about it.  Oh and let's add time to that list; there is never enough time to check everything off on the lists we make for ourselves or time to spend with each other.

I love this verse because God is telling us exactly how to handle that anxiety and stress.  He wants us to bring our worries and issues to Him through prayer.  As we tell Him what we need, in that same breath we are to thank Him for the blessings that He has given us.  I know this sounds strange, but when I have sat and started thanking Him for my blessings, I have found just how much I have to be thankful for.  The idea here is to see that your list of thanksgiving will be longer than the issues that you need to worry about.  I have felt the wash of thanksgiving come over me and I have felt that peace that only Christ Jesus can give me.

When we lay our issues at the cross, Jesus gives us peace that only He can give.  Peace and rest for the soul only comes from Jesus.  Nothing in this world will give you peace, true peace.  Worrying and stressing zaps the energy that can be used to pray and talk with Jesus.  That energy can be used to praise and thank Jesus for all that He has done.  Jesus tells us in John 16:33 NIV, "I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace.  In this world you will have trouble.  But take heart! I have over come the world." 

Whatever is troubling you, take it to Jesus tonight.  Tell Him the hurts of your heart, and what your heart is thankful for.  He will give you rest and peace.  I know that if I hadn't practice this after Kirk's passing, I would still be in a heap on my floor, not moving forward or finding joy in my life.  Jesus lifted me up and put me on my path of healing.  He will do the same for you, all you have to do is ask Him.

Lord, I pray that those of us that need rest and peace will bring their worries to you.  I pray that they find peace in Your presence and find it easy to start thanking You for the many blessings You pour over us every day.  Lord thank You for loving me!!  In Your precious name I pray Amen!!