Take it to the Lord in Prayer

Phillippians 4:6-7: Don't worry about anything; instead pray about everything. Tell God what you need and thank Him for all He has done.  Then you will experience God's peace, which exceeds anything we can understand.  His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus (NLT)
    You have to admit, there is a lot to worry these days. The pandemic is still going on, gas and food is costly. Families are more dysfunctional than ever.  People are robbing and killing, and war is all around.
   In this text, Paul is telling the Phillippians to pray instead of worry. This is strange since Paul has spent a lot of time being beaten, chased, and imprisoned.  You would think that Paul would have become discouraged and walked away from his ministry but he stayed strong and true to God and his convictions.
   You will experience problems in your life that will burden you.  Thimgs may get so rough that you may feel you won't make it.  But remember that God is an ever present help.  Pray to God for strength to endure your situation.  He will hear and protect you.
   Be earnest in yoir asking.  Be bold nad strong in your requests.  Talk to God constantly about your situation and keep asking for the answer even if God doesn't answer right away.  1 Thessalonians 5:16-17 says to rejoice always and pray without ceasing.
   God will take care of those who have faith in Him and serve Him so don't give up.  Pray and praise God for His goodness and lovingkindness towards you.  He loves you and He will answer your sincere prayers.  Remember that prayer is the key to survival in this difficult time.  You can make it.  PRAY!
    
Humbly Submitted by Elder Denise Lawson