The Power of Thanksgiving - Don't Worry, Be Happy
Philippians 4:6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. This scripture is power-packed! Let's break this down. Don't be anxious about anything . To be anxious is to worry or be nervous or at unease. We aren't to worry about ANYTHING! Easier said than done, but we can do that when we have faith in God and trust that He will do what He says He will. In every situation we are in we are to present our requests to God in prayer and petition . To petition is to earnestly and humbly ask or even beg. When we pray this way, humbly begging God, we acknowledge our utter dependence on Him while at the same time expressing complete trust in Him. By prayer and petition, with t hanksgiving, present our requests . This is recogn...