God Says, “Be anxious for nothing!”
I learn this blessing in 1997.
Moving from a town of 30,000 where my husband walks home for lunch, to a city with an hour transit each way brings anxiety filled changes.
Reaching our new city we hear the radio announce the city’s achievement of passing the goal of a million people, and we witness three accidents before we reach our new neighborhood! Fear becomes my constant companion especially when I need to drive.
Playing with my daughter outside, I notice each evening vehicles drive down the road, into a garage, which swallows up all the proof that people live here.
Finally, I find friends through MOPS. Collecting phone numbers, I call every number talking about fears and frustrations daily.
I often call back and ask, “Have I told you this?”
My friends didn’t stay friends long.
One day, I hear Joyce Meyer preach how she learns to give all her worries to God. She finds Peace and become board as anxious thoughts leave.
As I start to do this, the worry phone calls diminish and my mind is not as busy. This is not a successful only journey, but with each step in the direction of giving away worry, life becomes more enjoyable. Philippians 4:6-8
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.
When I spend time in prayer and praise (above)
I receive (below)!
And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, shall guard you hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
I am successful at one point and notice Peace fill my soul. I wonder what am I suppose to think about if I am not worried or anxious? The answer:
Finally, brethren,
whatever is true,
whatever is honorable,
whatever is right,
whatever is pure,
whatever is lovely,
whatever is of good repute,
if there is any excellence,
and if anything worthy of praise,
let your mind dwell on these things.