Don't waste your time. Yes, we are to take time to pray about things. (Philippians 4:6 ESV "do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God". But if God has told us specifically what to do about something in His Word, why pray about that specific issue. Do you expect God to change His mind and tell you something different? (James 1.17b "…who does not change like shifting shadows.") For example: We just read, not to be anxious about anything, but what are you to do with that anxiety? 1 Peter 5:7 "casting all your anxieties on him (Jesus), because he cares for you." This means to give it to Jesus and don't take it back. If you are tempted (the devil is the tempter) to start to worry or to feel anxious again, say no I don't have it, Jesus has it. And then God's peace will rest on you. Philippians 4:7 "And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." I know I said don't waste your time, but if you don't know what God provides, get in your Bible and find out. Trust Him, the devil will lie to you (He is the father of lies), push through the doubts. Just ask God in, tell Him you need help. He is so close, on the other side of the door of your heart, just open it by asking Him in and enjoy the peace.
Don't waste your time. Yes, we are to take time to pray about things. (Philippians 4:6 ESV "do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God". But if God has told us specifically what to do about something in His Word, why pray about that specific issue. Do you expect God to change His mind and tell you something different? (James 1.17b "…who does not change like shifting shadows.") For example: We just read, not to be anxious about anything, but what are you to do with that anxiety? 1 Peter 5:7 "casting all your anxieties on him (Jesus), because he cares for you." This means to give it to Jesus and don't take it back. If you are tempted (the devil is the tempter) to start to worry or to feel anxious again, say no I don't have it, Jesus has it. And then God's peace will rest on you. Philippians 4:7 "And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." I know I said don't waste your time, but if you don't know what God provides, get in your Bible and find out. Trust Him, the devil will lie to you (He is the father of lies), push through the doubts. Just ask God in, tell Him you need help. He is so close, on the other side of the door of your heart, just open it by asking Him in and enjoy the peace.
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