Gratitude for Peace
This scripture tells us that instead of worrying we should pray with thanksgiving. And we will receive peace that transcends all understanding , meaning even when our situation tells us we should be worried and afraid we can still be at peace, knowing God loves us and will take care of us. Giving thanks is one of the best ways to avoid worry and anxiety, when we worry we are thinking over our problem again and again wondering how we can solve it. Instead we should remember our past problems and how God brought us through them and be thankful knowing he can do it again. Instead of thinking about all our problems we should try counting our blessings and giving thanks to God for what he has done for us and what he will do for us.
Prayer:
Please help us to be thankful through every situation, God. Thank you for blessing us abundantly. Thank you for giving us grace and mercy. Thank you for giving us peace that transcends all understanding. Please guide us on your path and help us to follow with joyful hearts. Thank you for always providing a way through our struggles. Thank you for giving us strength to face the hard times. Thank you for loving us exceedingly. Please just bring us closer to you, in Jesus name we pray, Amen.
Scripture:
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your request to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus
Philippians 4:6-7