Philippians 4:6-7 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Talking to God about everything that concerns us and Him is the first step toward victory over worry.
Too often we rush into His presence and quickly spill our needs, but we ought to approach His throne calmly in deep reverence and adoration. We ought to be submissive to His will as we make supplication. The Father enjoys hearing His children say, “Thank You.”
The four chapters of Philippians teach us the right way to pray.
• If we have the single mind of Philippians 1, we can give adoration.
• If we have the submissive mind of Philippians 2, we can come with supplication.
• If we have the spiritual mind of Philippians 3, we can show our appreciation.
• We must practice these if we are going to experience the secure mind of Philippians 4.
This is why Paul’s formula for peace is found at the end of Philippians.
