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HOW CAN I BE THANKFUL?, 10-26-25,
Philippines 4:6-7 do not be anxious about anything, sbut in everything by prayer and supplication twith thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And uthe peace of God, vwhich surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Step One: Worry about nothing
Step Two: Pray about everything
Step Three: Thank God in all things
Step Four: Think about the right things
1. Step One: Stop Worrying
Philippines 4:6 "Don't be anxious about anything. Do not fret or have any anxiety.'
40% of your worries never happen.
30% of your worries concern the past.
12% of your worries are needless health concerns.
10% of your worries are insignificant and petty issues.
Only 8% of your worries are actual, legitimate concerns.
2. STEP TWO: Start Praying
"In everything by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, present your requests to God."
1 Peter 5:7 cast all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you
3. THIRD STEP: Be Thankful
He says, "When you pray, pray with thanksgiving." Good News: "Always asking Him with a thankful heart." Whenever you pray, you should always pray with thanksgiving.
1 Thessalonians 5:18 Give thanks in all circumstances for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.
In every circumstance, no matter how bad it is, you can give thanks to God because
1.) I know He has a purpose bigger than the problem and
2.) He will give me the power to overcome the problem, and
3.) I will grow through the experience if I allow it to help me grow.
4. STEP FOUR: Think Right
If you want to reduce the level of stress in your life, you must change the way you think.
Philippines 4:8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.
Proverbs 23:7 says, "As a man thinks in his heart, so is he."
Philippians 4:7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus
What is it that has you worried and on edge?
Is it your health?
Is it your finances?
Is it your relationships?
Is it Marriage problems?
Is it your kids?
Is it your career?
If you'll take these steps and let Christ guard your mind and let Him become the center of your life, you will find a peace you could not imagine.
Step One: Worry about nothing
Step Two: Pray about everything
Step Three: Thank God in all things
Step Four: Think about the right things