Philippians 4:6 "Let God Take the Wheel"

Philippians 4:6 Be anxious for nothing, but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known unto God.

With life's ups and downs, especially in these uncertain times, we often become anxious -- or worried, concerned, uneasy -- about what tomorrow holds. With unemployment at 6.1 percent, crime rates rising, and unexplainable tragedies such as the Mike Brown massacre in Ferguson, MO, such feelings are well understood. But as I have learned through my own experiences, the Bible is a living and breathing book with insightful messages that are just as relevant today as they were in the Bible days. Thus, it isn't surprising that an antidote for our worry is provided in Philippians 4. 

In this chapter, Paul is ending his friendly letter to the church in Philippi and is encouraging his readers to remain positive (many were in dismay over Paul's imprisonment in Rome after he was convicted of being a follower of Jesus). Paul encourages his readers to stop worrying about his situation and instead cast their cares on God through prayer and supplication (pleading) with Thanksgiving (thanking God for his ability to answer requests instead of just indulging in a pity party).

As Christians, we should also follow Paul's instructions and essentially let God take the wheel. It is only when we let go of things that we cannot control and go to God with our concerns that we make room for God to take control of our situation and answer our requests.

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Be Blessed!

Read the full chapter here --> Philippians 4

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