Prayerwarts

Philippians 4:6-7 - Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, 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.

This is one of my favorite Bible verses ever! I used to be a worrywart, still am sometimes, but I'm working towards being a 'prayerwart' nowadays.

Just imagine what we can accomplish if instead of worrying, we prayed! The world will be shaken to its foundations and Satan&Co will be hopping mad. Isn't that fun? :)

Another alternative to worrying would be meditating on God's Word. Take a verse from the Bible, memorize it, and begin to think about it, repeat it, throughout the day. Now that's better - and so much more constructive - than worrying.

After all, it's already in God's hands. Worrying accomplishes nothing, except maybe adding a few more wrinkles/white hair. It's good if you want to grow old faster, but other than that it really serves no purpose.

So the next time you catch yourself worrying, start praying and talking to Jesus instead. You think I sound crazy? Well, tell that to me when we meet. I'll be at peace with the world, and you'll just be old and stressed.

The lyrics of a beautiful song :

I WIll Come To You In Prayer
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I will come to You in prayer
I will seek Your face
I will stand between the gap
There will I intercede
For every time I pray I move the hands of God
My prayer does the things my hands cannot do
And every time I pray mountains are removed
The paths are made straight, and nations turn to You
I am weak and helpless Lord
You my strength shall be
Guide me with Your gracious hand
There will my victory be