Scripture & Reflection: Sunday 28th September

Scripture

Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4. 4-7)

Reflection

‘Do not worry about anything’ is a command much easier said than done. On one level it is obvious. God is sovereign and will provide for all my needs so there should be no need to worry. The trouble is, it’s not always that easy to allow that head knowledge to invade my heart and mind.

Not worrying is something we cannot easily do by ourselves, however, we can learn over time to trust God, bringing everything (large and small) to him in prayer, letting the knowledge that he is near seep into our hearts and souls bringing peace, a peace that surpasses all understanding and gradually allowing him to turn our worry into his contentment.

Lyn Hayes, ALM