Control

“Do not be anxious or worried about anything, but in everything [every circumstance and situation] by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, continue to make your [specific] requests known to God. And the peace of God [that peace which reassures the heart, that peace] which transcends all understanding, [that peace which] stands guard over your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus [is yours].” PHILIPPIANS‬ ‭4:6-7‬ ‭AMP‬‬⁣
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I have a hard time with this Truth. I oftentimes find myself starting to get anxious, do you ever do that? From the really big stuff in life to the anxiousness of being late, each produces the same effects on us. We all feel anxiety about something on some level. ⁣
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The reason I struggle with this scripture is because I know that my anxiety is connected to my need for control....and it’s usually because I don’t like to wait. God has taught me to bring all of it to Him and that’s hard because it’s me surrendering everything...everything thought and emotion to Him. ⁣
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I can let go of anxiety because of the next verse, He promises me peace in my mind and heart through prayer. If you are anxious, ask yourself why? The why always points back to our relationship with Jesus. My prayer is that we come to Jesus about everything and He will be our everything!!! That sounds kinda dorky but it’s truth. ⁣
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I love y’all,⁣
Dianna ⁣