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    Francis blake on Philippians 4 - 3 years ago
    when i pray according to phil. 4; 6 & 7 i still have anxiety & don't seem to have the peace of God that passeth all understanding
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    William - In Reply on Philippians 4 - 3 years ago
    Dear Francis, What a beautiful question. Please understand that the Bible is not like saying a magical formula and then waiting for it to appear. Praying is a continual communication with God trusting that He hears and will work all things out according to His purpose.

    That will always result in what is best.

    Anxiety or being full of care or worry always results from not completely turning the situation over to God. We all have the tendency to give things to God only to take them back and try to handle them ourselves again. Anxiety is a clue to us that we have not fully entrusted things to Him.

    The work of faith may involve giving back again and again. When we learn that and truly believe that God will do what ever is best, we will have a peace that no one will be able to comprehend.

    God is not a genie in a bottle. He does what ever is truly good for those who trust Him. Even if our understanding does not allow us to see it now.

    Peace with God means you really know Him and trust what He does. Jesus had this peace because He knew the Father.
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