6Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:,6,7)
Thoughts: This verse illustrates the power of thanksgiving. It is the power that changes anxiety about the future into the peace of God.
What is the thanksgiving for? Is it things that we are thankful in the past? If so, then the idea is that when we thank God for the past blessings, it helps us to trust Him for future help. If it is praying with a thankful heart as if the prayer has already been answered or will be answered in a positive way.
Truth is, there is room for both interpretations. Thanksgiving in prayer develops trust in God and that gives us peace that passes understanding. It passes understanding- in that it doesn't have a physical or secular basis for peace. The peace of God-- which is the deepest lasting peace-- is not based on things going well, or the extra security of savings accounts, investments or insurance policies. God's peace is found inside- it is related to our ability to give thanks.
Prayer: Lord, with thanksgiving in my heart I pray to you, asking you to supply my needs and the needs of those I love. Grant me your peace that comes from giving you thanks.
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