June 14, 2009 Don’t Forget Thanksgiving
Today’s Bible Reading: 1 Kings 15; 2 Chronicles 13–14; Philippians 4
Scripture Focus:
Philippians 4:6–7 Be anxious for nothing, 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 through Christ Jesus.
Observation:
These verses are very familiar to me. I’ve read them, memorized them, and tried to put them into practice: Don’t be anxious. Pray. Be thankful. The result? The overarching peace of God!
Application:
I have fairly good reason to be anxious right now, but God says, “No. Don’t be anxious. Pray. And don’t forget thanksgiving.” Thanksgiving—that’s the part I tend to forget. What if I were to pray, and then start thanking God for answering my prayers? I think that’s what he wants me to do—today.
Prayer:
Father God, would you supply my need? And, by the way, thank you so much for answering my prayers!
