Anxiety About Family - Conclusion

 Jesus' reassuring words about prayer in his Sermon on the mount apply to anxieties of all kinds: "Your Father knows what need even before you ask him." (Matthew 6:8) And we do need to ask him. Prayer is the primary way we can 'draw close to God." The result of doing so? "He will draw close to you." - JAMES 4:8. 

Yes, prayer does more than simply make us feel better for having expressed our anxiety. Jehovah, the Hearer of prayer," also acts on behalf of all who seek him in faith. (Psalm 65:2) That is why Jesus taught his followers "always pray and not to give up." (Luke 18:1) We must keep asking God for his direction and help, confident that he will reward our faith. We need never doubt his desire to act. To "pray constantly" in this way show we have genuine faith - 1THESSALONIANS 5:17. 

Next time: HOW TO DEAL WITH ANXIETY - WHAT HAVEING FAITH REALLY MEANS

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