‘Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.’
(Philippians 4:6 NLT)
These words are easy to read but harder to put into practice!
Last year, I became more anxious than ever before. Sleep was interrupted & catastrophizing thoughts overwhelmed me day & night.
This verse helped me to settle- I repeated the words often. Don’t worry- I told myself-pray instead.
Thank God for what He has already done in your life in answer to prayer. For gratitude shifts our focus from anxious thoughts.
If we do this,instead of tossing & turning, there will be calm. Instead of stress there will be reassurance.
God’s amazing peace will overflow into our heart & minds (Phillipians 4:7)His love overcomes fear. And faith in God will get us through!
Of course, we may also need medication & counselling (I did)
But the God of peace will be with us day by day & we can keep on casting our worries onto Him (1Pet 4:7)
Blessings,
Ruth x
Blessed! 