Daily Devotional – ‘In His Footstep’
By Kingdom Support Initiatives (KSi)
September 7th, 2024

When Anxious… Do These!

Do not be anxious or worried about anything, but in everything [every circumstance and situation] by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, continue to make your [specific] requests known to God. Philippians 4:6 AMP

Bible Reading: Philippians 4:6-7

Anxiety can kill. To worry about something or someone could have health implications such as high blood pressure. Anxiety takes our eyes and trust away from Jesus Christ. It can take someone to a place of hopelessness, despair and doubt. Our hope has to be in God because He has good plans to give us an expected end (Jeremiah 29:11). First, we have to understand that we are commanded as God’s children not to be anxious. However if we find ourselves being anxious, there is a recipe for anxiety because God knew our frailties so He made provisions for us. Conquer your anxiety by prayer and petition with thanksgiving. Instead of worrying and creating health challenges for yourself, pray. Replace unhealthy thoughts and projections with prayer. Make your specific requests known to God. God hears and He will answer with His peace (vs 7). There’s a reason why peace will come— in the presence of God is the fullness of Joy and at His right hand are pleasures forever. When you pray and believe God has heard you, your faith is strengthened and you look to Him who can do all things. Dear friends, next time you find yourself anxious, respond appropriately— pray, petition and thank the Lord. Present your specific needs/requests to Him.

Action Point: Make a list of the things you are anxious about and pray to God over them..

Intercessory Prayer: As many resume schools across the world in this season, we pray for your blessings, protection and provision in Jesus name.

Hymn: Count your blessings, name them one by one;

Count your blessings, see what God hath done;

Count your blessings, name them one by one;

And it will surprise you what the Lord hath done.

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