Philippians 4;6-7

ok, so I am really not good at this. Being a parent of two, a stay at home mom, a homeschooling mom, a ministry wife, and just being me is really difficult to do on its own, more or less add blogging in there! EEK. Anyway, my Facebook time and posts are beginning to become limited and a little more reserved and so here is my 'post' for today.

Just being is hard. Being and having purpose is even harder. However, God's grace is sufficient for today, tomorrow, and His forgiveness and compassion for the things of yesterday are incomparable to anything else. Find yourself relationships that matter, time to refuel, and a covering from God that is impenetrable. Philippians 4:6-7 has been on my heart since last night and it says this: "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."

So often times we read this as God telling us to not have heavy hearts or weary minds. However, last night, God showed me that he isn't telling us to never have anxiety, BUT to replace that anxiety "in every situation" with prayer. So when anxiety seems to be overtaking you, present your requests to God. Tell him what you are anxious about and share with Him what your heart needs to find peace. He isn't a made to order chef, but He sure cares and wants you to bring it to him.

So today, friends, take your cares to the cross, and with thanksgiving of who He is -the God of the Universe- share with Him your requests and let the peace of God guard your heart and mind from the anxiety and care of this world.