But those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint. Isaiah 40:31

 

It’s 1 AM and you are awake, thinking and worrying about a certain situation that faces you and you try your best to figure out a way to either resolve it or avoid it. When you exit bed, you are in a hurry to get to the very thing that kept you awake all night. Tired and weary, you begin to address it, only to find out it was not as heavy as you thought at 1 AM. Sound familiar? Yes, I can say this has been me on many occasions during my career. Worried about things outside my control at 1 AM.

 

Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; Philippians 4:6

 

What I learned is God wants to be a part of the equation. He longs to hear your prayers for guidance and help. And when you make time for God, He takes the heavy burden of worry and anxiety and gives them His fullest attention. And the beautiful thing about God’s intervention, He uses the very thing that worries you to bring out something better in you and restores your faith in His perfect will for your life (Romans 8:28).

 

…and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:7

 

Peace can be obtained in every circumstance when you give it to God and wait for His perfect response. God bless!