I’ve always been in church, so prayer is supposed to be a habit I’ve already adapted. Even still, I have to remind myself. Stopping in the midst of chaos is just one of many ways to show Jesus that your listening. Not only that, it’s relieving to take something heavy out of your hands, and place them in his. This should always be our source of relief when being overwhelmed. We all have chaos in our lives at one point or another. Between your career, family, and ministries, stopping to pray for peace is very important.
Once again, I find myself guilty of this, BIG TIME. I am a “go, go, go” person, I’m always planning in my head, hoping things will go according to my own plan. Some of you are like me. We know God doesn’t work that way. You would think I would’ve picked up on this, and dialed back to let Jesus take control. However, I am human. So here’s an idea, let’s get ourselves in the habit of stopping to pray. Relieving ourselves of all of the stress, anxiety and all the other blah blah emotions that come with chaos. I’m challenging you today, tomorrow, and hopefully daily, to stop at least once, and say “Jesus, I’m feeling (however your feeling), please take this off my shoulders.” This will work! There is one more thing though! The last step is to believe he will answer your prayer! Trusting him is the source of the peace that comes with giving your burdens to him.
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.”
Philippians 4:6 NIV
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