*Going through tough times? Then do this!*
*Philippians 4: 4,6*
_⁴Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I say rejoice._
_⁶ Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus._
The epistle to Philippians was written by Paul when he was in a prison.
Though Paul did nothing wrong to be in prison, he didn't grumble or complaint. Instead he wrote an epistle which is nicknamed the _'epistle of happiness'._
Are we able to rejoice in the Lord in the midst of difficulties and tough times? If not, this is something which we all should learn and practice.
We should also remember that true happiness can only be found in the Lord God Almighty. We should not approach the wrong person in our difficult times. So, always go to the right person i.e the Lord for help.
The second thing that Paul says is to be anxious for _nothing._ Seriously? Can a person be anxious about nothing while sitting in a prison?? Yes, the life of Paul is indeed an example for us to follow.
Instead of worrying, we have to pray to God and give thanks to Him.
Yeah, it may be hard to be thankful for the troubles and difficulties. But it's possible through practice. We should train our minds to see the positive side of everything.
In Phil 1:12-14 we see Paul saying that what happened to him turned out for good, for the furtherance of gospel, and many became more confident and bold to speak the word without fear.
Let us also remember this truth. God may be allowing troubles and hard times in our lives for something good. Let us trust in the Lord, rejoice in Him, pray to Him, be able to see the positive side of everything and thank Him for the hard times. Then, as Paul says, the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard our hearts and minds. 😇
*Take away:*
* Rejoice in the Lord always
* Be anxious for _nothing_
* Pray to God
* Give thanks even in our difficulties
*📖 Verse for the day 📖*
*Philippians 4: 4,6*
_⁴Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I say rejoice._
_⁶ Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus._
Author ✍️ Sis. Shincy Susan.
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