Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
Philippians 4:6
We have many reasons to be anxious this week. What used to be Election Day turned out to be Election Week. This dragging out process of national elections has caused a lot of stress and anxiety for many people. We had discussed the possibility of one or two more Great Plagues to hit us in 2020, and this might be one of them. But in this simple and helpful verse in Philippians 4:6, it gives three suggestions for remedying anxiety: PRAYER, PETITION, & THANKSGIVING. Prayer is simply a way of reminding us to stay connected to God & being spiritually healthy; take a walk without your phone, meditate, journal, and breathe. Petition means to talk to God about it; but it also helps to talk to trusted friends and process how you’re doing. And it’s always a good idea to remain grateful and remember the blessings you have despite the political chaos in America. Some helpful remedies for anxiety? Pray, petition, and give thanks.
