DAILY DEVOTIONAL
January 02
Giving thanks in all circumstances
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests 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
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Even when life is difficult, we can find reasons to give thanks. When we bring our worries and concerns to God with an attitude of thanksgiving, we can experience His peace and presence in a deeper way. The verse from Philippians reminds us that we don't have to carry the burden of anxiety on our own: "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests 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)
When we bring our worries and concerns to God through prayer and petition, we can find comfort and peace in His presence. The verse tells us that when we present our requests to God with thanksgiving, His peace will guard our hearts and minds. This doesn't mean that our circumstances will necessarily change, but it does mean that we can experience God's peace and presence in the midst of them.
So if you're feeling anxious or worried, try bringing those worries to God through prayer and petition. As you do, remember to give thanks for all that God has done and is doing in your life. Trust in His love and faithfulness, and know that His peace is available to you always.
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Dear God, help me to trust in your goodness and give thanks in all circumstances. Help me to bring my worries and concerns to you with an attitude of thanksgiving, knowing that you are with me always. Amen.