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“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
Sometimes hearing the words “Do not be anxious about anything” we immediately Feel more anxious! We may even think “What’s the matter with me? I shouldn’t be so anxious all the time. I must not be a good Christian!
This can happen to any of us who seek God. At times we may misinterpreted the Bible and harm ourselves in the process. Once we began to understand what God is really saying in His Word we read the passage more carefully and in context:
the Bible is encouraging us to rely upon God’s care when we start to worry. Its not shaming us or telling us to deny our feelings.
The comforting truth in this passage is that God is near us and when We’re anxious He offers us His peace, a peace that will protect our soul and body from the destructive effects of continual anxiety. Our part in experiencing God’s peace is to ask God for what we need and to thank Him for the good things He provides.
God Bless You
