BE ANXIOUS FOR NOTHING

I was just thinking this morning about God's command to "be anxious for nothing, but in everything pray, giving thanks..." God's blessings have been falling like rain in my life and ministry lately increasing my work load dramatically. I was feeling more than a little anxious until I thought about God's command. I realized with greater clarity why God said, don't be anxious for anything, but pray with thanksgiving for everything. When I am anxious it is because I am feeling the pressure of what I must do and fearing (anxiety is a form of fear) I'm not enough for the task. But when I stop and pray, with thanksgiving, I put the burden back where it belongs, on God. Then the most amazing thing happens. Peace returns. In fact, the peace Jesus gives actually forms a guard protecting my heart and mind. Who would'a thunk it?! God, you are amazing! Thank you. 

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, 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 (NIV2011)