Inviting God into Your Worry & The Power of Perfect Love

Inviting God into Your Worry

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

In order to win the war on worry, we have to know our Enemy, whose sole purpose is to take us down and steal our joy (John 10:10). But we also need to know ourselves; and most importantly, we need to know our God. If we don't know God, we won't be able or willing to invite Him into our worry. Our first move of attack should always be to surrender our concerns to God in prayer. Have you invited God into your worry? Spend today reflecting on the verse and praying that God would move into your worry and provide the ultimate peace and comfort.

The Power of Perfect Love

Christ will make his home in your hearts as you trust in him. Your roots will grow down into God's love and keep you strong. And may you understand, as all God's people should, how wide, how long, how high, and how deep his love is for you. Ephesians 3:17-18

The counteragent for worry isn't control. It's faith rooted in love. When we invite God into our worry, we begin to realize that more than any solution, He wants to give us a Savior. He wants to invite us into an intimate, personal relationship with His Son. Why? Because God knows what we truly need. How can you leverage your relationship with Christ to better surrender your worry? What solutions do you feel Him leading you toward?