“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, 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 Jesus Christ.”
Philippians 4:6-7
This is my favorite verse in the Bible. Just reading it seems to bring me a peace beyond understanding. There is one word in this verse that I believe is the most important – and that is the word “everything.” Sometimes I hesitate to pray about something because I think it is too unimportant, too trivial for God. But then I remember this verse and realize that God
wants to hear from us in every situation, and that nothing is too trivial.
I drive to Austin every day to work. I have a lot to be anxious about driving back and forth on I-35 every day. There have been many days when traffic is bad or there has been a wreck, I have a lot to do at work, and my thoughts just go everywhere.
I remember this verse. I may not experience peace at that moment, but later in the day, I’ll get a nudge.
I realize that I have indeed had a peaceful day, and I thank God for that.
We should all remember that God wants to hear from us in all situations and give us that wonderful peace
that passes all understanding.
Prayer:
Our most gracious God, thank You for listening to our most trivial prayers and petitions and granting us Your wonderful peace. Amen.
Contributed by Anne Hoel
