There is an epidemic of anxiety in our world today. When I worked in schools, I was amazed at the number of people I met who took medication to combat anxiety. They were able to function normally with the help of those medications.
I admit to being an occasional worrier myself. Turning to God in prayer is what I do when I am worried about a situation. If it’s a particularly difficult situation, I ask others to join me in prayer. When my daughter was born and we both spent extra time in hospital, it was very comforting to know that our congregation was praying for us. I sing with a very supportive group of women in a barbershop chorus, and there are often requests for prayer in our online chat. We count on God’s promise to hear our requests and give us peace in our hearts and minds.
God, we thank you for your promises and your peace. Grant us your peace always. Amen. —