You’ve heard the verse and could probably quote Philippians 4:6, right? “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” I don’t know about you, but that verse is kinda tough for me. I have a lot of anxiety…and the verse says to not be anxious about anything! I can’t be anxious about anything?! Really? Absolutely nothing?! That’s really really difficult. But, if you try hard enough the next verse is your reward. Do you know what Philippians 4:7 says? Whew…this is where it gets REALLY good. THIS is where you can get on board with not being anxious about anything! Because if you do, this is what you get “And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Isn’t that what we need more of? Peace. Having it in the midst of stressful situations is when it “passes all understanding”, right? Even the word is calming, isn’t it? Say it out loud: Peace. Now say it and make the word last 3 seconds. Close your eyes and do that again. Peeeeeeeeeaaaacccccccce.
I was feeling a little anxious the other day and this song came on. As I drove, I found myself transported into the “peace that passes all understanding” in those 4 minutes. I hope it does the same for you. Hit play and let it wash over you. Tears may come, but let them fall. I kind of think of it as the anxiety leaving my body through my eyes. Peace be with you! ~Brooke
Gonna Be Alright
You hear my cry, my deepest pain
You listen patiently as long as it takes
You whisper truth over the lies
The words that bring me back to life
Everything’s gonna be alright
Everything’s gonna be alright
You hold me in Your arms
Until my storm is calm
Everything’s gonna be alright, hmmm
Everything’s gonna be alright
You are the strength when I am weak
The only one that leads my soul to perfect peace
And I will sing my way through the night
The words that bring me back to life
Everything’s gonna be alright
Everything’s gonna be alright
You hold me in Your arms
Until my storm is calm
Everything’s gonna be alright
Everything’s gonna be alright
Your love will be my song
‘Til all my fears are gone
Everything’s gonna be alright
Everything’s gonna be alright
Everything’s gonna be alright
And I believe, oh I believe
You’re working all things for my good
You’re working all things for my good
And I believe, yes, I believe
You’re working all things for my good
You’re working all things
And everything’s gonna be alright
Everything’s gonna be alright
You hold me in Your arms
‘Til all my fear is gone
Everything’s gonna be alright
Everything’s gonna be alright
Your love will be my song
‘Til all my fears are gone
Everything’s gonna be alright
Everything’s gonna be alright
Everything’s gonna be alright
I believe, yes I believe
You’re working all things for my good
You’re working all things for my good