Anxiety vs Gratitude

Anxiety vs Gratitude…

Today, let’s take a deep breath. Let’s begin this day by placing all our worries in God’s hands and trust in His perfect timing. Remember, His plans for you are beautiful!

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God Philippians 4:6

We all know that moment—when worry wraps around our hearts and squeezes tight. Maybe it’s a health concern that keeps you awake, a relationship that’s breaking, or a future that feels uncertain. Sometimes, it’s not even one big thing, but a thousand little worries that pile up until we can barely breathe.

Into these anxious moments, God speaks through Paul with reassuring confidence: bring it all to Me. Not just the big troubles we think are ‘prayer-worthy,’ but every racing thought, every whispered fear, every burden we carry.

And here’s the unexpected gift: He asks us to come with Thanksgiving. Not because we’re grateful for the struggles, but because remembering His past faithfulness gives us hope for the present.

Today, you don’t have to pretend you’re not worried. Instead, your Father invites you to bring every concern to Him, knowing He cares about everything that concerns you

Dear Heavenly Father, As I start this day, I’m trying to hold onto Your words about not worrying. I know it’s what You want for me, but sometimes my mind just won’t stop spinning with all these concerns. When those anxious thoughts creep in, help me turn them into prayers instead. Thank You for all the times You’ve carried me through, even when I didn’t realize it was You. When things get tough today, remind me of Your faithfulness. Fill my heart with that peace that only You can give – the kind that doesn’t make sense to the world but means everything to me. In Jesus’ name, Amen

The beginning of anxiety is the end of faith. The beginning of true faith is the end of anxiety.

Walk daily with God at your side!

Love always,

Ed 🙏🏼