Fear Not

“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus” (Phil. 4:4-7NIV).

So many times we worry about things that don’t matter at all. Other times we stress over things that do matter, but we forget to take those matters to God in prayer. Yet, worry never solves anything. All worry does is upset us and make us unhappy and fearful. People who are anxious much about a lot of things often times needlessly develop physical ailments such as ulcers or high blood pressure. And, it is because they forget to take these matters to God in prayer, seeking his wisdom, and trusting in his sovereignty. 

I was reading in Philippians 4 following a time of prayer in which I was bringing to the Lord some concerns in my life. And, the Lord encouraged me with the words of that passage of scripture with regard to what I was going through, and with regard to what I was bringing before him in prayer. He had given me a tune the night before, and as I prayed for words to the tune, he reminded me of this passage I had just read. The words fit the tune so perfectly. I believe this is from the Lord, and I pray it will encourage your hearts, too. 

Fear Not!  

An Original Work / October 20, 2011

Based off of Philippians 4

Rejoice in the Lord! 

Gentle be always.

The Lord is near you. 

Fear not in all things.

But in ev’rything 

By prayer, with thanksgiving, 

Share your requests.

God will guard your hearts

With His peace always.

Think about these things:

Whate’er is honest;

Pure and is lovely;

And is praiseworthy. 

Whate’er you have learned, 

Or you have received, or

You heard from Christ,

Make it your practice.

God will be with you.

I can do all things

Through Him who gives strength.

Whate’er I go through,

Satisfied I’ll be.

My God will meet all

My needs according to

His riches in

Jesus Christ, my Lord.

Praise Him forever!

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