Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7 

“Oh, be quiet. Go away!”

Those were the words I heard recently when I was trying to help someone--someone I love very dearly. I try not to talk too much when helping people. People do not like to be preached to in private conversation. In fact, I was trying to say as little as possible to move the situation forward in the right direction. It’s just that what I was doing at that moment was not what that person wanted me to do.

I hate to admit it, but sometimes I feel exactly this way when reading Philippians 4:7-8.

“Really? You have to be kidding. Just stop being anxious? I don’t want to hear it.”

It’s how I feel, but I dare not say it, even in my heart, because I know that God is speaking these words to me. So, I am dealing with this Grand Canyon-like expanse between what I know (and should accept by faith) and how I feel.

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