Count Your Blessings

“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

In these days of anxiousness, worry and stress, the apostle Paul gives us three keys to surviving these difficult times.

Worry About Nothing: That is easier said than done. In Matthew 6:34 Jesus says, “Therefore, do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself.” Jesus was teaching us that the key to reducing stress is to live one day at a time.

Pray About Everything: Remember if you have time to worry you have time to pray. This verse teaches us to pray about everything.

Thank God In All Things: One of the healthiest human emotions is gratitude. An attitude of gratitude can make us more resistant to stress and less susceptible to illness. People who are grateful are happier than people who are not grateful.

There is a well known hymn that is often sung in church entitled, “Count Your Blessings.” That is a good thing for us to do during this time of uncertainty.

Thought For Today: Make a list of all the things for which you are thankful. I Thessalonians 5:18 says, “Give thanks in all circumstances for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” Do you want to know what God’s will for your life is? This verse teaches us that it is to give thanks.

Today’s Prayer Focus: What has you worried today? Your health, your family? If we seek to worry about nothing, pray about everything, and give thanks in all things, we will find a peace that surpasses all understanding. Deo Volente.