“Do not be anxious for anything.” (Philippians 4:6 ESV)
When I read these words a couple weeks ago, my first thought was that it sounded a bit like when I finish venting my worries to my husband and the dear man says, “Just don’t worry about it.”
Oh great. Problem solved.
But the thing about anxiety is that it is an an intense focus on our circumstances and our negative feelings when God wants us to be focused on Him.
It doesn’t really matter what the circumstances are, He says in anything and everything to give it to Him with a heart full of gratitude, knowing that He is faithful and able to care for us. Then, and only then can his peace flood our hearts and minds and push out the anxiety.
And the best part is that the reason He can tell us this is because He is Peace. He does not simply have peace to give us but He is the very thing we so desperately seek. When He says not to be anxious, it’s not a dismissive note of our feelings or a empty vote of confidence, it is a command from the Prince of Peace to leave it in His hands.
He doesn’t belittle your circumstance or your fears, He simply asks you to let give it to Him and let Him give you peace in return.
I pray today that despite your circumstances, despite what your feelings tell you, despite how much you want to stay in control, that you would hand over your needs to the Lord and let Him wrap your mind and heart in peace.
A Peace of My Mind 