Do Not Be Anxious
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." (Philippians 4:6-7)
Anxiety is not a sin, but it is an invitation to trust God more deeply. When worry grips our hearts, we are called to bring our concerns to God in prayer.
Notice that Paul says to pray "with thanksgiving." Even in anxiety, we can thank God for His past faithfulness, His present love, and His promised future care.
The result is "the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding." This peace doesn't depend on our circumstances changing. It guards our hearts even when problems remain.
St. Padre Pio said: "Pray, hope, and don't worry. Worry is useless. God is merciful and will hear your prayer."
📖 Scripture
Philippians 4:6-7 - "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God."
🙏 Prayer
Lord, I bring my anxieties to You. I thank You for Your faithfulness in the past and trust You with my future. Guard my heart and mind with Your peace that surpasses understanding. Amen.