Word For The Day May 16
By: Pastor John Hammack
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and
petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God."
The one thing we can do to cure
worrying and stress is pray. Through prayer we renew our trust in the Lord's faithfulness by casting all our anxieties
and problems on Him who cares for us. God's peace comes to guard our hearts and minds as a result of our communion
with Jesus Christ.(Philippians 4:7) By going to the Lord, we receive mercy, grace and help in time of need. We
should never do anything without first seeking God. Philippians 4:4-5 says, "Rejoice in the Lord always.
I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all, the Lord is near." No matter what happens
in our lives, we should rejoice. The Lord said He was a God that was near, not far away. When we pray, He reassures
us that He is indeed with us and that His peace that surpasses all understanding will come over us.