Everybody has anxiety at some point in their time, whether it be trying to plan for a trip or trying to make it for work. But this week we want to talk about the topic of anxiety steals. From Philippians, chapter 4, verse 6: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your request be made known to God.”

Today the pressures of getting there, or wherever there might be, is the undergirding drive and influence that stimulates a posture of anxiety that steals the beauty of the now. What will best serve your own heart is the ability to strive toward God's purpose while simultaneously embracing your current season of life. Don't look ahead at the price of neglecting what the Lord has blessed you with now.

Whether you're in a season of sorrow or joy, plenty or want, chaos or peace, make the best use of the time, and live each day with a zeal for the Lord. Give thanks to the Lord for blessing you in your current season of life, and don't waste these learning opportunities by looking ahead to a season of life that you haven't even reached yet.

It's natural to be anxious about many things, but when looking ahead to trying to plan for next week or even a few days from now, remember God is giving you today for a reason. Do not take advantage of the day that you've been blessed with. Tomorrow is never guaranteed. So don't worry, don't be anxious, take a deep breath, everything will turn out alright. But just remember to always take it one day at a time.

Let me finish out from prayer for us. Lord Jesus, forgive me for not trusting you. Posture my heart in a fashion of hope that grounds itself in who you are. Grant me a proper view of you. Help me to be calm and relaxed, and Lord, I know that you will get me through whatever season I may be going through. In Jesus name we pray, amen.