Biblical Teachings on Prayer
Philippians 4:6-9
6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. 9 Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.
Pondering Point
Have you happened to hear the phrase, "don’t let your stress turn into distress"? It is not realistic to expect zero stress in life, but it is realistic to avoid the more harmful distress. The answer lies in this teaching on prayer. Don’t let your anxieties (or concerns) rob you of your rest in God. Rather rob your anxieties of their power by taking them to God; let Him guard your heart and mind. Rest in Him. Move from distress to de-stress.
Prayer
Peace can be had. I repeat, peace can be had in Christ Jesus. Get it by thankful prayer and petition before God. Now.