by Charles R. Swindoll
Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice! Let
your gentle spirit be known to all men. The Lord is near. Be anxious for
nothing, 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
comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
---Philippians 4:4--7
We all have experienced anxiety, our Father. How helpful it
is to be reminded, nevertheless, that we are to celebrate Your name, Your work,
Your power, Your character, all day every day, so that we might come to the
place where we revel in You. What a grand reminder it is that Your Son could
come at any moment. Find us ready for that, Lord.
Yet we cannot be ready as long as anxiety lives enthroned
within us, so I pray that You will begin to do a work right now in the lives of
those who love to worry. What a waste that we have spent so long in our lives
fretting and worrying. Remind us today and in the days to come that prayer can
truly displace our worries. Time with You can become such a magnificent turning
point, not only in the moment but in the day---in fact, in our lives---so that
we might begin to realize the power of Your peace as it settles us down. Give
us the ability, the discipline of mind, to meditate on and focus our attention
toward that which is true and noble, reputable and authentic, compelling and
gracious.
In the marvelous name of Christ, our Savior. Amen.
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