Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.
In the light of all the pressures and concerns we face in living our lives in this world, this is an amazing statement. Stop being anxious about anything. Have no cares and never worry about anything. How can we possibly do that? We must remember to do the rest of this verse or we don’t have a chance.
The Message Bible says: Don’t fret or worry. Instead of worrying, pray. Let petitions and praises shape your worries into prayers, letting God know your concerns.
Don’t worry, but pray about everything. With thankful hearts we are to offer up our prayers and requests to God. By getting God involved in our daily living agenda we can relax and smell the roses. We will still feel the pressure at times but we will know what to do about it. We will talk to God. That beats worrying.
I refuse to worry about anything, but with thanksgiving I let my requests be known to God.
- Reading Plan A: John 1:29-51
- Reading Plan B: Psalms 42-43
- Reading Plan C: 1 Kings 16,17,18; John 1:29-51
by Tim Davidson
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Word of Faith Church & Outreach Center
Called to the Body of Christ as a pastor and teacher, Tim Davidson pioneered Word of Faith Church in Bismarck in 1980. He served as its Lead Pastor for 35 years and now serves as Founding Pastor. Pastor Tim has pioneered 6 churches in North Dakota and now serves as Regional Director for Rhema Ministerial Association International. Teaching believers foundational truths from God's Word is his passion.
He has authored 3 yearly devotion books that are used both here and overseas to help believers become "rooted and grounded" in their faith.
God is now calling Pastor Tim to share the treasury of wisdom and knowledge God has given to him with other pastors and churches.