Do not be anxious about anything

"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything 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

Do not be anxious about anything - It seems so easy to sit and worry! This is the same anxiousness that Martha had when she asked Jesus to tell her sister to help her serve the guests in her home. It is translated as worry or distraction. In Martha's case, Jesus invited her to choose rather to sit at His feet and learn, as her sister Mary had. Paul, in our verse, is admonishing us to turn to God in prayer, instead of worry about the distractions of life.

by prayer and petition - To pray and to ask. Jesus said "ask and you will receive."

with thanksgiving - Remember the one leper of the ten, who returned to say thank You? We have so much for which to be thankful. Our requests to God should be made in the spirit of thankfulness.

the peace of God - Jesus tells us about a peace that only He can give. (See John 14:27)

will guard your hearts - Literally, God's peace will stand guard at your heart and mind, so that evil cannot enter. No wonder prayer is so powerful!

Do you want heaven's peace? Come to Jesus in prayer right now.