Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. (Philippians 4:6)

If anyone could have been anxious about unknowns and challenges, it would have been Paul. He was shipwrecked. He was beaten. He was jailed. In his letter to the Philippian church, he encouraged his friends who also were facing unknowns, telling them, “Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God” (v. 6).

Paul’s words encourage me. Life is not without uncertainties—whether they come in the form of a major life transition, family issues, health scares, or financial trouble. What I continue to learn is that God cares. He invites us to let go of our fears of the unknown by giving them to Him. When we do, He, who knows all things, promises that His peace, “which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus” (v. 7).

Dear God, what a blessing to know we do not have to be anxious about anything! Remind us that we can come to You and tell You about everything. Thank You for who You are and what You are doing in our lives. Amen.

When I read this I was reminded, God cares so deeply for each and every one of us that when we face moments of anxiety we need to allow His love and care for us to ease our mind. His love is real.

Have a beautiful day in The Lord!

Today’s Reading is Philippians 4:1-9