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A Place for Worrying :: Tuesday E-Devotion

Almost 13 years ago, God gave me the verses that I am about to share with you. They have continued through the years to remind me of who is control. That is God. These verses have come out of my mouth in counseling sessions, when there were tears flowing and even when anger was present. You know what? At every time they were true.

What am I saying. Let God have it all. He is big enough. He is able. He holds our lives. He is.
Read on and remember that Gods plan for you and for me is awesome. We must not miss it.

Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension , will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7 (NASB)

Here are some other translations of those verses:

Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. If you do this, you will experience God's peace, which is far more wonderful than the human mind can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus. Phil 4:6-7 (NLT)

Don't fret or worry. Instead of worrying, pray. Let petitions and praises shape your worries into prayers, letting God know your concerns. Before you know it, a sense of God's wholeness, everything coming together for good, will come and settle you down. It's wonderful what happens when Christ displaces worry at the center of your life. Phil 4:6-7 (MSG)

Do not worry about anything, but pray and ask God for everything you need, always giving thanks. And God's peace, which is so great we cannot understand it, will keep your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. Phil 4:6-7 (NCV)

Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Phil 4:6-7 (KJV)

God is good all the time...

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