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Philippians 4:6 - Turning Worry Into Prayer And Worship.

Philippians 4:6 (NIV) Do not be anxious 
about anything, but in everything, by prayer and 
petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to 
God.  

Philippians 4:6 (JB) There is no need to 
worry; but if there is anything you need, pray for 
it, asking God for it with prayer and 
thanksgiving,  

COMMENTARY PEARLS

   Worry wont do you any good. But 
dont just eliminate it from your life. God always 
replaces a negative with a positive. God always has 
something better for you. 
   In the case of worry, replace it with 
prayer. 
   Right after God reminds us not to worry 
in Philippians 4:6, he follows it up with this: 
In everything, by prayer and petition, with 
thanksgiving, present your requests to God(Philippians 
4:6 NIV). 
   Dont panic, Paul says, but pray!
   If you stopped worrying, youd have so 
much more free time on your hands. It would 
create a great vacuum, a void in your life. Pray 
during that time. 
   If everyone who says they dont have 
time to pray would spend their time praying 
instead of worrying, theyd have a whole lot less 
to worry about. 
   Notice the Bible says to pray In 
everything. Some people think God is only interested in 
you praying about religious matters. But 
thats just not true. God is interested in 
everything in your life. 
   Also note the word petition. It is a 
specific, detailed request. Get specific with God. 
Tell him exactly what you want and what you need. 
Most people pray too vaguely. 
   In 1 Peter 5:7 the Bible says, God 
cares for you, so turn all your worries over to 
him (CEV). God wants us to take our problems to 
him, to pray instead of worrying. 
   I remember a few years ago reading a 
study from a life insurance company that found 
people who attend church once a week live almost 6 
years longer than the general public. Why? Perhaps 
people who attend church every week are more likely 
to pray than to worry. 
   No problem is too big for Gods power 
or too small for Gods concern. [Daily 
Devotional by Rick Warren: 
https://pastorrick.com/devotional/] 

   Have you ever had one of those days when 
nothing goes right? When the odds are stacked 
against you, youre overwhelmed, and you wonder if 
you should just give up and go back to bed? 
   When you have a day like that - or maybe 
even a year like that - you have two choices: You 
can worry, or you can worship. 
   You cant do both. If youre 
worrying, youre not going to worship. If youre 
worshiping, youre not going to worry. 
   Philippians 4:6 says, Dont worry 
about anything; instead, pray about everything. 
Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he 
has done (NLT). 
   The antidote to worry is worship - to 
pray, praise God, and ask him for what you need. 
   When many people hear the word 
worship, they think of music. Music is one way to 
worship. But worship really is an entire lifestyle. 
Every aspect of your life can be an act of worship 
to God.   
   For the next several days were going 
to look at what it means to worship. Ill 
walk you through one of my favorite stories in 
the Bible. Its found in the Old Testament 
book of 2 Chronicles. 
   Three enemy nations - the Moabites, 
Ammonites, and Meunites - ganged up on King 
Jehoshaphat. The king received a report that they were on 
their way to fight the nation of Israel. 
   The odds were three nations against one. 
But, instead of worrying, Jehoshaphat chose to 
worship by asking God for help: Jehoshaphat was 
afraid, so he decided to ask the LORD what to do 
(2 Chronicles 20:3 NCV). 
   His first reaction was fear - and, 
considering the odds, fear was reasonable. 
   The king could have let his fear 
intimidate him, discourage him, or cause him to give 
up. But, instead, Jehoshaphat let his fear 
motivate him to worship through prayer. 
   And he didnt do it alone. He gathered 
others to pray with him: The country of Judah 
united in seeking GODs help - they came from all 
the cities of Judah to pray to GOD (2 
Chronicles 20:4 The Message).   
   You likely never have had a day when 
three nations were united in war against you. But 
you have had days when the odds were not in your 
favor. And you will again. 
   When impossible days come, choose to 
worship God by asking him to help you. He will 
always hear and respond. [Daily Devotional by Rick 
Warren: https://pastorrick.com/devotional/] 

LINKS FOR FURTHER STUDY ON THIS PASSAGE

Matthew 6:27 - The Misery of Worry: 
http://www.abible.com/devotions/2020/20200227-0859.html 

Matthew 6:34 - Intimacy With God Destroys 
Worry: 
http://www.abible.com/devotions/2018/20180104-1030.html 

Matthew 6:34 - Trust Jesus For One Day At A 
Time: 
http://www.abible.com/devotions/2019/20190306-1445.html 

LINKS WORTH CHECKING OUT

Most Important Decision in Life: 
http://www.youtube.com/embed/WGnEuGwvXqU?rel=0 

Importance of Choice: 
http://creationhealth.com/CREATION-Health/Choice [click on video]  

Seeking God Made Real: 
http://vimeo.com/31489782 

Prayer Made Real: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tc8VdMV26VE 

Musical Devotional On Christian Living: 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcotY5K7T0c  

Medical Seminar on Healthful Living by David 
DeRose, MD, MPH: 
https://www.smartlifestyletv.com/lifestart 

LINKS FOR BIBLE STUDIES 

Lifting Up Jesus Bible Studies: 
http://www.liftingupjesus.net/ 

Amazing Facts Bible Studies: 
http://www.amazingfacts.org/bible-study/bible-study-guides.aspx  

Discover Bible Studies: 
http://studies.itiswritten.com/discover/ 

Glow Tract Video Bible Studies: 
http://www.bibleresearch.info/ 

ABible.com: http://www.aBible.com

LINKS FOR BIBLE PROPHECY SEMINARS

The Last Day of Prophecy by Pastor Doug 
Batchelor: 
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmGvdtMCf1aJTiC59-lPtuUMEq_uEn0BK 

Restoring The Power by John Bradshaw: 
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRogO1SxoZN15Boa7BMon4BouVMdteVaq 

Prophecies Decoded by Pastor Ron Clouzet: 
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1A435C5373550657