God's Glory Church

“Do not worry about anything, but in everything let your desires be made known to God by prayer and request with thanksgiving.” — Philippians 4:6

Moving is considered one of the strongest stresses in a person’s life. We moved into our current house after I lived in the previous one for almost twenty years. For eight of them, I lived there all alone, and then I got married. My husband moved in with me with all his possessions. Then a child appeared, the property increased.

The day of moving to a new house was not without incident. Five minutes before the porters arrived, I was still working on the book manuscript. And in the new building there were several stairs, so it took twice as much time and as many porters.

But by the end of the day, I didn’t feel particularly stressed. And then I realized that I had spent many hours writing the book. By God’s grace, I meditated on His Word, prayed, and worked diligently to finish in time. This became the reason for my peace: I was immersed in the Bible and prayer.

The Apostle Paul wrote: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God” (Phil. 4:6). When we pray and rejoice “in the Lord” (v. 4), our thoughts are reoriented from problems to the One who solves them. We can ask God to help us deal with the causes of stress, but at the same time we are also in communication with Him, thanks to which “the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding” comes to the heart (v. 7).

In what stressful situations do you need God’s peace? How can a prayer of thanksgiving change your inner state?

My Guardian and Guardian, I entrust my cares to You. May Your peace guard my mind and heart.

Author: Katara Patton