'The Peace of God . . . Surpasses All Understanding' - "DO NOT BE ANXIOUS OVER ANYTHING"

What can help us not to be anxious over anything and to experience  "the peace of God"?  Paul's words to the Philippians show us that the antidote to worry is prayer.  So when we are anxious, we need to turn our worries into prayers.  (Read 1 Peter 5:6, 7)  Pray to Jehovah in full faith, knowing that he cares for you. Pray to him "with thanksgiving,"  remembering your blessings.  Our confidence in him will be strengthened when we keep in mind that he can "do more than super abundantly beyond all the things we ask or conceive." -Ephesians 3:20. 

As in the case of Paul and Silas in Philippi, we may be surprised by what Jehovah does for us personally.  It may not be spectacular, but it will always be  what we need.  (1 Corinthians 10:13) Of course, this does not mean that we sit back and do nothing, simply waiting for Jehovah to correct the situation of solve the problem.  We need to act in harmony with our prayers. (Romans 12:11) Our actions thereby prove our sincerity and give Jehovah something to bless.  But at the same time, we need to realized that Jehovah is not limited by our requests, plans, and expectations. Sometimes, he surprises us by doing the unexpected.  Let us consider some Bible accounts that reinforce our confidence in Jehovah's ability to do the unexpected in our behalf. 

Next time: 'The Peace of God . . . Surpasses All Understanding' -EXAMPLES OF JEHOVAH DOING THE UNEXPECTED

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