‘Therefore I say unto you, take no thought for your life what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?’ Matt. 6:25 The act of worry, as natural as it seems considering today’s prevailing circumstances, is a clear sign that we thought that we are able in ourselves to handle every issue we face in life, such that the feeling of unpredictability leaves us in desperation! However, Matt. 6:27 raises......

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Be careful for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Phil 4:6-7  Our focus in the last four days has been on prayer. Prayer is as vital to you as breath is vital to life. Prayer is the answers to every of life’s issues. The Lord made it clear that we should not fret at the face of any trouble. Rather, take it......

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Casting the whole of your care on Him, for He cares for you affectionately and cares about you watchfully. 1 Peter 5:7 AMP When you have prayed, leave all the concern to the Lord. Believe the Lord completely, and let Him worry about the whole situation. This is one principle of effective praying. When you have been obedient in responding to all issues of life in prayer, let the God to whom you have prayed carry the burden.  You......

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In nothing be anxious; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. Phil 4:6 ASV This scripture says clearly:  “In EVERYTHING by PRAYER”. Every situation you face should be confronted with prayer. Not weeping, nor sighing, murmuring, complaining, arguing, shouting, agitation, or any or such things! Every trouble should be responded to by prayer. Stop acting otherwise! Pray. That is the method God expects you to respond. James 5:13 says “Is any among you afflicted, let him pray…” That should be your first......

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Do not fret or have any anxiety about anything, but in every circumstance and in everything, by prayer and petition (definite requests), with thanksgiving, continue to make your wants known to God.  Phil 4:6 AMP Each day is full of different challenges. The answer to all troubles and challenges of life is in the place of prayer. The Lord however is telling us today from this scripture not to fret about anything. Clearly stated in the word, Do Not Be Anxious about Anything! Nothing is qualified to get you fretted or anxious!......

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‘Let Israel hope in the Lord: for with the Lord there is mercy, and with him is plenteous redemption. And he shall redeem Israel from all his iniquities.’ Ps. 130:7-8 You can have hope in the midst of challenges – no matter how terrible things look. Why? Because in God, there is mercy – plenty of mercies! Wow, this is great news! Your hope in God during your trying times is not based on how good you are, but how merciful God is! NIV version of verse seven says, ‘for with the......

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“There hath no temptation taken you but such as man can bear: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation make also the way of escape, that ye may be able to endure it.” 1 Cor. 10:1 ASV Whatever difficulty you might be confronted with in life, God allowed it to come your way knowing that you have the capacity to bear it while you figure out a way out of it! This might sound too simple and......

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‘These things have I spoken unto you, that in me ye may have peace. In the world ye have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world’. John 16:33 ASV (See this also in MSG and KJV) These were the words of Jesus to His disciples in very difficult times when He was about to leave them. He is saying the same to you today – Whatever happens, stay united to me, Do Not Panic. If there was any time in history that we need these words from our......

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