UNFORCED RHYTHMS OF GRACE, DAY 184
Pastor Gabriel Prosper Streams of Grace Global Ministries
‘Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God’ (Philippians 4:6).
You would probably have read this verse before, but would you like to know how to apply it in your everyday life?
Let me give you an illustration to help you. Let’s say that you are one of those in your company eligible for a promotion and you will know tomorrow whether you get it. You want the promotion direly, because it means more income for your family. So you lie in bed at night tossing and turning. You pray, “Father, please take away all my worries about this promotion. Give me faith.” One hour later, you are more anxious than ever. It seems like God is not answering your prayer!
How did that come about? It’s simply because you are not doing it God’s way.
Pray like this instead: “Father, I cast all my worries about the promotion into your loving hands because you care for me and love me.” The Bible tells us to cast all our cares upon the Lord for He cares for us (1 Peter 5:7). Then, say, “Father, I would like to have the promotion.” It is okay to ask Him for that. Now, here comes the most powerful part—thanksgiving. Finish off with thanksgiving. Thank God for His faithfulness.
Say something like, “Father, whether I get the promotion or not, I thank you that you will always provide for my family with more than enough. You who feed the birds of the air and clothe the lilies of the field will take care of us. So I am not going to worry about this promotion. You are the source of all my blessings” (Matthew 6:30; Philippians 4:19).
When you pray like this, all of a sudden, you are no longer held hostage by the anxiety and worry for the promotion. I call this the “Thank You” therapy. The more you know God’s Word, the more you can thank Him. The more you thank Him, the more His peace vitally reigns in your heart. And many a time, before you know it, it is morning! You don’t even remember falling asleep. The peace of God reigns like that.
Whatever your concerns are, bring them to your Father in prayer and thank your way to vital peace!
Say this with me: FATHER, I CAST ALL MY WORRIES ABOUT MY VITAL PROMOTIONS INTO YOUR LOVING HANDS BECAUSE YOU CARE FOR ME AND LOVE ME. FATHER, I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE THE PROMOTIONS NOW. THANK YOU ABBA FATHER FOR THE MIGHTY PROMOTIONS AND NEWER LEVELS YOU JUST VITALLY GAVE TO ME.
THE UNFORCED RHYTHMS OF GRACE (URG) is a daily devotional authored by Pastor Gabriel Prosper, the president and Senior Pastor, Streams of Grace Global Ministries.
Pastor Gabriel Prosper Streams of Grace Global Ministries
‘Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God’ (Philippians 4:6).
You would probably have read this verse before, but would you like to know how to apply it in your everyday life?
Let me give you an illustration to help you. Let’s say that you are one of those in your company eligible for a promotion and you will know tomorrow whether you get it. You want the promotion direly, because it means more income for your family. So you lie in bed at night tossing and turning. You pray, “Father, please take away all my worries about this promotion. Give me faith.” One hour later, you are more anxious than ever. It seems like God is not answering your prayer!
How did that come about? It’s simply because you are not doing it God’s way.
Pray like this instead: “Father, I cast all my worries about the promotion into your loving hands because you care for me and love me.” The Bible tells us to cast all our cares upon the Lord for He cares for us (1 Peter 5:7). Then, say, “Father, I would like to have the promotion.” It is okay to ask Him for that. Now, here comes the most powerful part—thanksgiving. Finish off with thanksgiving. Thank God for His faithfulness.
Say something like, “Father, whether I get the promotion or not, I thank you that you will always provide for my family with more than enough. You who feed the birds of the air and clothe the lilies of the field will take care of us. So I am not going to worry about this promotion. You are the source of all my blessings” (Matthew 6:30; Philippians 4:19).
When you pray like this, all of a sudden, you are no longer held hostage by the anxiety and worry for the promotion. I call this the “Thank You” therapy. The more you know God’s Word, the more you can thank Him. The more you thank Him, the more His peace vitally reigns in your heart. And many a time, before you know it, it is morning! You don’t even remember falling asleep. The peace of God reigns like that.
Whatever your concerns are, bring them to your Father in prayer and thank your way to vital peace!
Say this with me: FATHER, I CAST ALL MY WORRIES ABOUT MY VITAL PROMOTIONS INTO YOUR LOVING HANDS BECAUSE YOU CARE FOR ME AND LOVE ME. FATHER, I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE THE PROMOTIONS NOW. THANK YOU ABBA FATHER FOR THE MIGHTY PROMOTIONS AND NEWER LEVELS YOU JUST VITALLY GAVE TO ME.
THE UNFORCED RHYTHMS OF GRACE (URG) is a daily devotional authored by Pastor Gabriel Prosper, the president and Senior Pastor, Streams of Grace Global Ministries.
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