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The Antidote to Anxiety

I like this paraphrase of Philippians 4:6-7. I forget these verses so quickly. I pray about some things, but not everything. Not everything that makes me worried or burdened in some way. There are so many things that can weigh us down, whether it's our own concerns or the problems of other people we know. There are big things that are overwhelming and little things that seem so insignificant. Yet, the little things can sometimes be the hardest. I heard a lady saying that she had prayed about washing/laundry, as she found it so hard to keep on top of. She said, "Yes, I actually prayed about laundry!" It may seem a silly thing to pray about, but God has solutions to all our little problems as well as our big ones. It makes such a difference when we pray about everything.

Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything; Tell God your needs and don't forget to thank Him for His answers. If you do this you will experience God's peace, which is far more wonderful than the human mind can understand. His peace will keep your thoughts and your hearts quiet and at rest as you trust in Christ Jesus.

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