Pray with Thanksgiving
I would like to take this time to share my favorite Bible verse.
PHILIPPIANS 4:6-7
6. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
This verse became my favorite one evening when I was worried about my employment and at the same time anxious about the health of one of my children. I lay in bed and tried to pray but my mind just wondered off in fear and greater anxiety. I finally unable to sleep turned on the light and read my Bible. I am uncertain now how I came upon this verse but it was an eye opener. As I read in Philippians I came to realize that thanksgiving was missing from my prayers. No more whoa is me. I thanked God for the children I love so much and so proud of. I even learned to thank Him for difficult situations which have taught me so much.
This verse has been a lesson and blessing for me. Now when I take time to thank Him each morning when I wake it seems to improve my attitude. Pausing for prayer throughout the day it seems to give me comfort. I set my watch to beep on the hour and every time I hear the beep I just take a pause to pray, thanking God for my love ones. How peaceful I have found it to fall asleep counting my blessings.
A thankful spirit is the cure for many problems. Try praying with thanskgiving. You might even pray the words of PSALM 100.
6. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
This verse became my favorite one evening when I was worried about my employment and at the same time anxious about the health of one of my children. I lay in bed and tried to pray but my mind just wondered off in fear and greater anxiety. I finally unable to sleep turned on the light and read my Bible. I am uncertain now how I came upon this verse but it was an eye opener. As I read in Philippians I came to realize that thanksgiving was missing from my prayers. No more whoa is me. I thanked God for the children I love so much and so proud of. I even learned to thank Him for difficult situations which have taught me so much.
This verse has been a lesson and blessing for me. Now when I take time to thank Him each morning when I wake it seems to improve my attitude. Pausing for prayer throughout the day it seems to give me comfort. I set my watch to beep on the hour and every time I hear the beep I just take a pause to pray, thanking God for my love ones. How peaceful I have found it to fall asleep counting my blessings.
A thankful spirit is the cure for many problems. Try praying with thanskgiving. You might even pray the words of PSALM 100.
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