Lord, today I come to You because You are the only one that can really help me.
You are God Almighty, and nothing is impossible for You.
My Father, I am struggling with anxiety.
And I'm coming to You because I know that You are able to give me peace,
that surpasses all understanding.
Your Word says in Philippians 4:6, “Do not be anxious about anything,
but in everything by prayer and supplication
with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.
And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding,
will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.”
And Jesus, I know that Your peace is so different from any form of peace that I might get
from the things of this world.
Because You said in John 14:27, “Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you.
Not as the world gives do I give to you.”
Forgive me, Father, that I have allowed my heart to fear and that I did not fully trust You.
I am just like Peter when he walked on the water towards You.
He looked away from You, and he saw the wind around him, and he was afraid.
And You did. You saved him. And You said, “Oh you of little faith, why did you doubt?”
Jesus, forgive me. Forgive me for ever doubting You.
Just like Peter, I took my eyes off You, and I focused on the problems around me.
I remember Corrie Ten Boom said, “If you look at the world, you'll be distressed.
If you look within, you'll be depressed. But if you look at Christ, you'll be at rest."
And it is so true, Lord, because this world cannot give me what I need.
True eternal peace is only found in You.
And, yes, I might face many problems in this world
but I can still have peace in any hardship that I have to go through.
Because I know that You will not allow me to be tempted beyond my ability to face it.
And You will also give me the power to endure it if needed.
I trust in You, Lord.
And I know Paul also said in Romans 8:28, "That for those who love God,
all things work together for good, for those who are called according to His purpose."
Lord, I will hang on to Your promises, and not my fickle emotions, because You are my rock.
You never change.
Hebrews 13:8 says, "Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever."
And Jesus, You taught us not to be anxious about anything.
Not about what we would eat, drink or wear, because our heavenly Father knows what we need.
"But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness,
and all these things will be added to you."
And I know Lord, the promise is that You will take care of me if I meet your condition,
which is to put You first in my life.
"So, Lord, here I am. I surrender every aspect of my life to you."
Show me Your plan for my life.
I want to abide in You and do Your will because I know it is the best for me.
Thank You, God, that I can trust You.
Thank You, that You love me and care for me.
Please, lead me with Your Spirit every day in every situation
until my time here in this temporary world is done.
Renew my mind, Lord.
And let me keep my eyes on You so that the things of earth will grow slowly dim,
in the light of Your glory and grace,
Amen.