Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God
Philippians 4:6
When Worry Takes Over
Have you ever found yourself lying awake at night, your mind racing with worries?
Maybe it’s about your health, your family, or your future.
This verse offers a better way to handle those anxious moments.
A Different Approach
Notice how this verse doesn’t just tell you to stop worrying – it gives you something better to do instead.
It’s like having a worry jar where you can place each concern and hand it over to God.
Power of Thanksgiving
Isn’t it interesting that thanksgiving is mentioned alongside prayer?
When you’re worried, finding things to be thankful for might seem counterintuitive.
Gratitude can shift your perspective from problems to possibilities.
Making It Personal
Think about what’s worrying you right now. Instead of letting that concern spin around in your mind, try turning it into a prayer.
Add a “thank you” for something related to that situation, even if it’s just thankfulness that God is listening.
Your Practical Step
Start a “worry to prayer” practice.
When anxiety creeps in, pause and turn that worry into a specific prayer.
Remember to include something you’re thankful for, even in difficult situations.
Upside Down: 15 Week Bible Study
You Have Been Seated with Christ in the Heavenly Realms
God’s great hope for us is not simply the forgiveness of sins and a place in heaven when we die; but rather, He wants us totally restored, in heart, mind and soul . . . NOW!
As we enter into this amazing adventure with God, we soon recognize that we are a part of something tremendous, something that is beyond our earthy perspective, and we are transported into the heavens with Christ; we live, breathe, and find our being in Him!
This Bible study will help you rediscover how it all began, what happened in the Garden of Eden, who is the Devil really, and what is he up to today.
- Head into the heavenly realms and discover profound truths concerning your relationship with God, and His incredible plan for you.
- Search your heart, preparing for a fresh baptism of the Holy Spirit. In this study, you will enter into God’s armory, suiting up with the whole armor of God.
- Discover the Keys to the Kingdom given to you, and learn what they unlock; discovering your true nature in Christ, the authority given, the Sword of the Spirit, the covering armor, and the mission ahead, you will truly learn to pray . . . Upside Down!