Dec 8th, 2023: Anxiousness vs Peace

"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

Anxiety can be a manifestation of a bewildering heart. We are anxious when we don’t have a comprehensive understanding of how God has been with us. Every challenge poses a threat in our relationship with God.

Being thankful shows us how close God is to our painful and stressful situations. Thankfulness is fundamental in a growing relationship with God. It helps us understand the heart of God in this broken world. We are thankful because we know how much God identifies with human suffering.

Peace exists when unrighteousness is overcome. The absence of peace tells us a lot more about how sin has corrupted all aspects of our human lives. We are not at peace with ourselves and with one another because of it.