Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. - Philippians 4:6 (NRSV)

Worry is a natural, human response to challenging situations. Years ago I contracted life-threatening malaria and typhoid fever, and I worried I would die.

Then one day I felt God saying, “Be still and know that I am God.” From that time on, I converted my worries and anxieties into...

Today's Prayer
Lord Jesus, give us faith to release our worries and pray more. Help us always to be thankful for what you’ve done and what you will do. Amen.

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Today's Reading
Philippians 4:4-9

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Today I will worry less and pray more.

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