Prayer and Peace
Some reflection for myself and to anyone reading this after finding a Wednesday’s night service to be edifying.
Before the service began, the hymnal service leader shared a few meaningful reflection questions that prepared our hearts for the night service:
Does Jesus care? This is a question many of us wrestle with when we go through trials and hardship. Hymn 336 reminds us with a resounding “Yes, He cares.” No matter what we face, Jesus deeply cares for us.
Have you any room for Jesus? We often make space in our lives for many things — our ambitions, hobbies, relationships but have we made room for Jesus?
Are we walking closer to Him daily, or are we unknowingly drifting away? Our walk with God requires intention. The busyness of life can subtly draw us away unless we constantly realign our hearts.
Philippians 4:6–7
“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.” (Philippians 4:6)
This verse is easy to recite but hard to live out. As believers, we will face situations that naturally cause us to worry. When our environment or circumstances change, anxiety will start to creep in. This is normally because we are human.
Jesus knew this that’s why in Matthew 6:31–34, He reminded us not to worry about tomorrow, because tomorrow will worry about itself. Worrying changes nothing about our future, it only robs us of today’s peace.
When worries start to consume our lives, they erode our faith and replace trust with doubt. We end up trapped in a cycle of anxiety, which is not what God wants for His children.
Prayer Is the Remedy to Anxiety
“Casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.” (1 Peter 5:7)
Prayer is not just a ritual. It is the remedy for an anxious heart. Referring back to Philippians 4:6, it tells us to present everything to God in prayer and supplication. Supplication means earnest, continual prayer. Even in our darkest moments, when we shed tears before God, we can be assured that He hears us.
It’s easy to complain when we lack time, money, or comfort. But the Scripture calls us to pray with thanksgiving, even in difficult times of ours.
We may not think of it but if we slow down and take a pause, many of us are actually already living such blessed lives today but are we content with what God has given us? Do we still give thanks when things don’t go our way?
“Pray without ceasing. In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” (1 Thessalonians 5:17–18)
Let us learn from Paul’s life that even in chains and persecution, he kept praying, kept rejoicing, and kept trusting.
The Peace of God That Surpasses Understanding
“And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:7)
This peace is not from this world. It is a divine peace that guards our hearts and minds. It’s a peace that cannot be shaken by circumstances.
“Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you.” (John 14:27)
When we lean into prayer and trust in God, we begin to experience this peace. It’s not something we can manufacture ourselves. It comes only from Him — and it carries us through our trials, our fears, and our tears.
Let us not rely solely on our own strength. In every anxious thought, let us turn to God in prayer. For it is in prayer that we find peace; a peace that anchors us in life’s storms.
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