Until God answer a prayer, how do one stop worrying about their situation? How to keep your mind on something else… How do you know what to do and when to do it? I am stuck in a whirl wind, sort of speaking, because I cant don’t know how to leave it in God’s hand….
2006-10-05 01:49:07 · 12 answers · asked by mumblewords 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
...Read Philippians 4:6-8
6 Do not fret or have any anxiety about anything, but in every circumstance and in everything, by prayer and petition (definite requests), with thanksgiving, continue to make your wants known to God.
7 And God's peace [shall be yours, that tranquil state of a soul assured of its salvation through Christ, and so fearing nothing from God and being content with its earthly lot of whatever sort that is, that peace] which transcends all understanding shall garrison and mount guard over your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
8 For the rest, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is worthy of reverence and is honorable and seemly, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely and lovable, whatever is kind and winsome and gracious, if there is any virtue and excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think on and weigh and take account of these things [fix your minds on them].
...There are several things for you to do here.
1. Put off anxiety
2. Put on prayer, asking specific requests, being thankful
3. Put on a proper thought life (things that wholesome, pure, true, just, lovely, gracious, etc. Develop a thought list, and when your mind wanders into forbidden territory, which it is likely to do, think on something from your thought list. A thought list can contain favorite hymns, songs, verses, and prayer for others, and many other things.
...God's peace will protect your heart and mind.
...A familiar saying is, "Pray like it depends on God, and work like it depends on you." In other words, if you have a problem, do what you can, what responsibilities are yours, and trust God with His responsibilities
2006-10-05 02:16:24 · answer #1 · answered by carson123 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, Jesus said something interesting. He said, "who among you can add one hour to your life by worrying?" The bible tells us, be anxious for nothing, but by prayer and with thanksgiving, let your requests be known to God and the peace of God will guard your heart and mind in Christ Jesus. If you have prayed to God about something, at the end of that prayer, also ask God to give you the patience to wait on Him. I know that's the hard part! But remember, God is not an idol with eyes that do not see, or ears that do not hear. He sees your need and He heard your petition.
Keep your heart focused on the fact that God never promises anything idly. If He says He will keep those in perfect peace whose minds are "stayed" on Him, He will. If Jesus said whatever you ask for in His name, you shall receive it, He will. Go along your path every day, doing His will and just wait patiently for His response. It's like training a muscle. The more you hand over to God the result of your prayer, the more you will learn to just trust and wait.
2006-10-05 03:01:57 · answer #2 · answered by Esther 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put your pride on the back burner. Look around you at your life and take a count of what is really important. Houses, cars, money they are all things that tie you to this world and its troubles.Try and realize what you are really stressing about and maybe you will see that the things you care the most for are the things that give you the most pain and worry. If you are constantly worrying about money then your spirit is split between to Gods mammon and the real Savior of your soul and it is written that a man cannot have two masters and be faithful and true to both. Think, live, love and question this world. Peace.
2006-10-05 02:05:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is hard to give good advise that is relevant to your situation when I don't know the situation. I always tell people to fall forward through their troubles. What is the worst thing that could happen? I hope what ever is going on works out for you. Have faith that things happen as they are suppose to. That everything is for learning and growing so try to find the lesson in the situation.
Love & Light
Sharon
One Planet = One People
2006-10-05 01:58:56 · answer #4 · answered by Soul 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You have to have faith that God hears your prayers and will do what is best for you in His own time. You can't rush the will of God.
When I become anxious about anything I have laid at the Lords feet I just ask God to help me in my weakened faith and praise Him for everything.......even the things that are difficult. Put your mind on all your blessings and give thanks for them all. Any worry you have will become so distant if your thoughts are on praising the Lord.
2006-10-05 02:03:47 · answer #5 · answered by hiscinders 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
by taking each moment as it is ...
live for each moment and nothing more
we worry when we try to see the bigger picture and in reality the bigger picture may change at any moment
so why worry about something that may never happen or may never be as bad as you percieve it to be
there is a saying
yesterday is history
tomorrow hasnt happened
today is a gift ... thats why they call it the present
xx
2006-10-05 01:55:01 · answer #6 · answered by Peace 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You just have to trust Him, and eventually, maybe without you even noticing, He'll answer your prayers. It may not be in the immediate future, but it'll come. Keep believing
2006-10-05 01:55:14 · answer #7 · answered by iheartcoachard 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
there are certain things one can leave in GOD'S hands. but there are many situations in which one must rely on others for help in solving. then one must remember that GOD also helps those who help themselves so reliance on GOD to solve everything may be the wrong approach.
2006-10-05 02:03:14 · answer #8 · answered by Marvin R 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
GOD doesnt answer prayer...solve your own problems. that is why we have a brain.
2006-10-05 01:52:15 · answer #9 · answered by Lisa 3 · 2⤊ 3⤋
When you figure it out, let me know!
2006-10-05 02:01:09 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋