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During the time I was sick, I felt a bit ‘down’. I was worrying about several issues in my adult children’s lives, our finances, and an upcoming event later in the year. I notice that when I am unwell, I tend to focus on the negative, almost as if I don’t have the energy to do anything else. How silly I am! At the very time I need to trust God the most, I take things upon myself. Fortunately, I remembered Philippians 4:6 and 7, one of my favourite scriptures. I’m glad I have memorised it as it came to me one afternoon as I was lying on the couch and worrying. Immediately, I gave all my worries to God and spent some time in worship and thanksgiving. It was such a weight off my mind. God is sovereign, and He is good. He loves his children, and He is faithful and trustworthy. There is nothing I could do about my worries; worrying was not going to change any outcomes. That was God’s work. Do I trust Him with all these issues? Yes, I do. It was such a relief to give them to Him, the only place they belong. It reminded me also that everything I have and everything my children have is not through our own efforts, but purely through God’s provision, His grace, and blessing on our lives.

So if you are worrying about something today, I urge you to do as Paul exhorts us:

‘Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.’ (Philippians 4:6 and 7)

I can promise that it works. God bless you.

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