Read: Philippians 4:4–9
Bible in a Year: Psalms 31–32; Acts 23:16–35
Do not be anxious about anything, but in
every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your
requests to God. Philippians 4:6
“I’m really scared.” This was the poignant note a teenager posted
to friends on Facebook as she told them of some upcoming medical tests.
She was facing hospitalization and a series of procedures in a city
three hours from home and anxiously waited as doctors tried to discover
the source of some serious medical problems she was experiencing.
Who of us, in youth or later years, has not felt similar fears
when facing unwanted life events that are truly frightening? And where
can we turn for help? What comfort can we find from Scripture to give us
courage in these kinds of situations?
The reality that God will go with us through our trial can help us to
hope. Isaiah 41:13 tells us, “For I am the Lord your God who takes hold
of your right hand and says to you, ‘Do not fear; I will help you.’ ”
In addition, God offers indescribable, heart-guarding peace when we present our difficulties to Him in prayer (Phil. 4:6–7).
Through God’s unfailing presence and His peace that “transcends all
understanding” (v. 7), we can find the hope and help we need to endure
situations in which we are really scared.
Dear heavenly Father, when I am afraid, remind me that You hold my hand and give me peace. I’m grateful that I can lean into Your arms and find help when I’m scared. You are good to me.
God is with us in all our struggles.
© 2017 Our Daily Bread Ministries
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