Peace in Stormy Seas
Ever have those times when you just feel as though you are in a boat that is constantly tossed upon wave after wave, with no end in sight? Lately, that has been me. I have felt so completely overwhelmed by all of these crazy circumstances in my life and it has caused me to become an anxious, nervous wreck. I had been praying through Philippians 4:7, where it says, "And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." I kept wondering why that amazing peace seemed to be so consistently eluding me. I mean, come on! I am a daughter of God, I read my Bible, and strive to live in His Will for my life. And then the Lord showed me something. In Philippians 4:6, Paul writes, "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God." Did you catch that? IN EVERYTHING by prayer... WITH THANKSGIVING. I need to be constantly praying in...