Change anxiety to prayer!
Whate’er the care which breaks thy rest, Whate’er the wish that swells thy breast; Spread before God that wish, that care, And change anxiety to prayer. —J. Crewdson Trouble and perplexity drive us to prayer, and prayer driveth away trouble and perplexity. —P. Melancthon Whatsoever it is that presses thee, go tell thy Father; put over the matter into His hand, and so thou shalt be freed from that dividing, perplexing care that the world is full of. When thou art either to do or suffer anything, when thou art about any purpose or business, go tell God of it, and acquaint Him with it; yea, burden Him with it, and thou hast done for matter of caring; no more care, but quiet, sweet diligence in thy duty, and dependence on Him for the carriage of thy matters. Roll thy cares, and thyself with them, as one burden, all on thy God. —R. Leighton Change anxiety to prayer! We need to cultivate prayer constantly! Stay in prayer all day long, at every moment! It will help so much s...
