“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” (Philippians 4:6)
Paul is not giving a random self-help tip; he is addressing believers who were facing anxiety, conflict, and uncertainty while he himself was imprisoned. The verse fits his larger message: bring every concern to God, trust Christ, and let prayer replace fear.
Consult God in everything. Always and immediately; quickly, live with one ear toward heaven keeping the line open to God.
In everything you do you should be asking:
- “Is this opportunity from God?”
- “Are you in this venture God?”
- “Should I take this road, God?”
At every decision and each crossroads, acknowledge Him, heed Him and ask him: “Do I turn right or left?” (Isaiah 30:21) – “This is the way; walk in it.”
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not trust in your own understanding. Agree with Him in all your ways, and He will make your paths straight” (Proverbs 3:5-6)
Our relationship with God is exactly, that a relationship. His invitation is clear and simple: “Come and talk with me, O my people. And our hearts responds should be, “Lord, I am coming” (Psalm 27:8).
We abide with Him and He abides in us. He grants us wisdom as we need it, as we trust and obey His advice thru the Holy Spirit who abides in us.
So let us always ask: “God what do you think?” “What is it that You want me to do? Then wait patiently for His wise and loving answer and follow His lead.
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Mission Venture Ministries 
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