21 Days of Prayer and FastingSample

CALM

Have you ever had someone say, "Calm down, there's nothing to worry about"? And yet, to you, there is. Perhaps it was a job interview, a tough conversation, or a social gathering. However, God, in His goodness and grace, has the power to transcend all our anxious thoughts and feelings … if we let Him.

In Philippians 4, Paul reminds us that in every situation in our lives – big or small - we can boldly ask God to meet us in our anxiousness through prayer. Even more, Paul calls us to have an advanced thankfulness because God will cover our hearts and minds with the peace only He can provide. Sometimes, life may feel like a roller coaster with ups and downs, twists and turns. But the same God who created all things knows you by name and has you covered all the time with a peace that passes all possible understanding. As Christians, our anxious thoughts don't need to paralyze us if we remember to PAUSE (to pray) and PRAISE (for peace).

As you take time to pray and fast today, what situation do you need to present to God to experience His overwhelming, incomparable peace?

- Bryon Mengle, Online Campus Pastor