Welcome to Scripture Saturday!

Today we are memorizing Philippians 4:6-7…

…do not be anxious 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.

Here, Paul is promising that if we are dependent on Christ, enjoying a prayerful life, then we are protected from anxiety and worry by the peace only He can give.

If we desire to be victorious over anxiety and worry, then here is the solution…”in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made know to God.” EVERYTHING! Pray about everything, stay your thoughts in prayer all day. “So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.” (1Corinth 10:31)

I remember reading that a fellow Christian lady would pray while doing everyday chores.  Folding laundry? Pray specifically for my children. Doing dishes, pray specifically for my church. Making lunches, pray specifically for my husband, friends, family. Great way to stay in prayer all day!

Here is Paul’s solution on how do we do this…

~ by prayer - spiritual devotion as we pray

~ by supplication - asking for help

~ with thanksgiving - the humble prayer being content and thankful with whatever God, through His infinite wisdom and love gives us.

If we let God know of our requests - in devotion to Him, asking God for His help, thankfully knowing that He hears us and will answer our prayers wisely and lovingly - He promises that we will be a peace. He will guard our hearts from  anxiety and worry in a way that we cannot possibly explain.

Here is a link that some of you may find encouraging…

http://www.desiringgod.org/articles/prayer-for-beginners

O Father, grant me the joy, the power and the peace of a life in prayer…