Today's encouragement comes from Philippians 4:6, where Paul wrote these words:
"Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God . . . "The reality is that every normal person living in a fallen world experiences anxiety—and this includes even the most mature and seasoned Christian churchmen. But there is this one antidote to *all* anxiety, and that is faith-fill-ed, Christ-honoring prayer. There are no concerns or worries of ours that are "off limits" to God. And there is no alternative provided by God, as to how we are to handle our troubles, than that of bringing them to Him in prayer through our blessed Lord Jesus Christ.
Therefore, let us avail ourselves of this most-valuable resource; and let us re-cognize that as we pray, we are drawing ever-closer to our Savior.
[Puritan quote of the day: " . . . It is a matter of conscience to make our lives as comfortable as they may be.” —Richard Sibbes, in, "The Soul's Conflict with Itself"]
