Daily Devotional: Wednesday, June 12 – Antidote To Anxiousness

“Don’t be troubled about something, however in each scenario, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, current 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

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Ministry might be laborious. The pressures of main individuals, following up with them, and listening to heartbreaking conditions, all whereas attempting to stroll with God your self, is usually a troublesome journey. Sit down with an area pastor and ask them what they’re carrying, and also you’ll see that ministers are weighed down frequently by the burden of their very own circumstances, management points and the calls for of others.

Problem and anxiousness aren’t restricted to pastors and ministers — all of us face them. By way of the Scriptures, we see loads of others who confronted pressures and troublesome circumstances in life. However there’s an instance discovered within the New Testomony that offers the antidote to anxiousness.

The apostle Paul was no stranger to issue and struggles. In 2 Corinthians, Paul twice lists out difficulties he confronted all through his ministry. A letter to the Philippian church provides perception on how he might have dealt with the problem he confronted (Philippians 4:6-7).

On this passage, Paul tells us that the key to avoiding anxiousness is remembering how God got here via up to now (thanksgiving), and trusting that He is similar God who will maintain you sooner or later. When you’re certain of this, you’ll be able to battle the nervousness that comes with troublesome circumstances, as a result of the peace of God guards your coronary heart and thoughts.

Paul knew all of us face anxious moments in life. We will probably be stretched, challenged and heartbroken. And but, within the midst of it, we will expertise the peace essential to maintain us till the following day. And the following. And the following.

— Reza Zadeh, Denver Broncos chaplain

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