Do not worry 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)
As the people of God we will always have moments that could lead us to uncertainty and worry. Whether it is because of a personal issue, a concern for a loved one, professional struggles, or because of events around our world, it is easy to find a reason to worry, either personally or collectively.
St. Paul invites us to bring IT ALL to God. Whatever the worry, whatever the concern. No matter how serious or how trivial. Bring IT ALL to God. I remind people that the point of this is to have our needs changed by prayer not necessarily to get our needs met. And the most prominent way that we are changed by prayer is when we find peace when it seemed impossible.
The peace that surpasses all understanding comes, however, in realizing which realities are truly worthy of our emotional energy. The Lord can indeed shape our lives toward something new, an ability to find peace amidst struggle and uncertainty, knowing that our Lord will see us through.
May God bless you this day and grant you peace that will suspend your worry and invite you into His beautiful and blessed hope!
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