No Worries

“Be careful for nothing;
(be not anxious)
but in every thing by prayer and supplication
with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God……….”
Philippians 4:6 {KJV}

It’s the middle of the night.  
Darkness blankets the room. 
You should be sleeping, but you’re wide awake. 
Your mind races, your heart pounds 
with concerns about what could happen.  
You’re living in a land of “what ifs”.

Sound familiar?  Unfortunately, many of us, myself included, regularly visit “What If Land”. 
But it isn’t necessary.  Much of what we worry about is out of our hands. 
They are situations we cannot change – but God can!
He invites us to bring our requests to Him and leave them there.
We can know that He will take care of all things, because He tells us not to worry.
So, let’s not waste our energy on worrying; let’s use it to praise God,
then give those worries and anxieties to Him and then thank Him for His care.



 Praise turns defeat into victory!
 Praise turns trials into triumphs!
 Praise defies defeat,
it lifts our eyes from the battle to the Victor…and the victory!
 Praise is God’s antidote for worry and discouragement!
 Praise is the language of faith!
 Praise glorifies God!

LORD, I give all of my anxiety and fear to You.  
I surrender my hold on them and release them into Your hands. 
I lift my eyes to You, for You are my help in time of trouble.
I will praise You in the midst of all that happens in my life. 
I know that in Your presence I don’t need to be anxious or afraid of anything.
I refuse to entertain discouragement and instead choose this day to find my encouragement in You.
Your love comforts me and takes away all my fear. 
Your power in my life gives me strength and makes me secure. 
Thank You, LORD, that when fear or anxiety rise up,
and I call upon You….You will hear and deliver me!

……….”And the peace of God,
which passeth all understanding,
shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”
Philippians 4:7 {KJV}





Prayer Request:  My mother-in-law, Betty, is in a nursing home for physical therapy on her hip.  She has a sciatic nerve problem, and is experiencing quite a bit of pain … they were going to perform surgery, but instead, they gave her 3 cortisone shots … helped for a little while, but the pain has returned.  They are at a loss as to what to do!  My father-in-law, O.P., also, seems like he is loosing physical strength lately, and slowing down.  They are in their 80′s, and have had full lives, raising a beautiful family of 6, loving each other, both their grandchildren and great grandchildren, and serving the LORD with gladness for many years!  We love them dearly, and are very concerned for them both.  I ask for your ever-so-faithful prayers for wisdom that the doctor’s will know what to do for Mom, and that God will strengthen Dad very soon!  My sweet hubby is also got a stomach bug, and also needs your prayers.  I will be around to visit, and comment very soon.  Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers, and I pray that you have a beautiful blessed weekend, enjoying each one of your family members!  How special they are to us … every one!!

 Love & Hugs,
~ Deborah <><