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God desires that we trust Him. However, many things can cause us to worry. I am always encouraged by Philippians 4:6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.

Prayer is a way to tell God our needs, our fear, our worry or concern. When we pray, we learn to trust God ie. we acknowledge He is the sovereign one, He knows what we need.

He is perfectly capable of supplying everything we need. Isaiah 59:1 Behold, the Lord's hand is not shortened that it cannot save; neither his ear heavy, that it cannot hear.

On the other hand, worry doesn’t accomplish anything. Jesus tells us that we cannot add a single day to our life by worrying or can we make ourselves happier or whatever by worrying.

Constant worry means we do not have our priorities straight. Jesus tells us, “Seek first His kingdom and His righteousness; and all these things shall be provided you.” When we pray, we learn to fill our minds with thoughts of God’s grace and worry will have no place in us.

Another thing I enjoy is live life one day at a time. There is no need to worry about tomorrow, because we do not know if we will even have tomorrow. Today is a gift of God. Learn to use it fully, cherish it.

Last but not least, when we pray, we also experience the peace of God that passes all understanding, which will calm and steady our minds in Christ Jesus.

God bless!
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  1. jean fongDecember 20, 2009 at 10:58 PM

    Hi Iris, it's quite natural to worry - especially when it conerns our loved ones. It's how we respond to our worries that is important. (Read from a book recently on how to manage our negative emotions)

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