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  GOD'S PEACE FOR OUR ANXIETIES
  by Mary Wilder Tileston
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Summary: God's peace is available to us when we learn to trust in Him
and not be anxious about our circumstances.

Topics: "Anxiety Relief", "Prayer Power"
Scripture References: Psalm 55:22, Proverbs 3:5, John 14:27, Philippians 4:6, 1 Peter 5:7

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Mary Wilder Tileston emphasizes the importance of obeying the command in
Philippians 4:6 to not be anxious, but instead, bring all concerns to
God through prayer, supplication, and thanksgiving. By following this
command, one can experience the peace of God that surpasses all
understanding, guarding their hearts and thoughts in Christ Jesus.
Tileston encourages surrendering all anxieties, including sorrow, to the
Lord in prayer, while praising God for His faithfulness even in times of
uncertainty. She urges believers to trust in God's plans, seeking His
will and finding peace by placing full confidence in Him.

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In nothing be anxious; but in everything by prayer and supplication with
thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of
God, which passeth all understanding, shall guard your hearts and your
thoughts in Christ Jesus.

PHILIPPIANS 4:6,7 (RV)

JUST think of having His wonderful peace guarding one's heart and one's
thoughts all day long. But it is only on condition that we fulfil the
sixth verse, "In nothing be anxious,"--this is a distinct command, and,
if we fail to fulfil it, we shall not get the blessing. Sorrow even is
anxiety, and should be laid upon our blessed Lord. Then in prayer and
supplication we must not forget that thanksgiving is also distinctly
commanded; we must praise God for His dealings with us, even though we
cannot make them out at times. Pray God to make you cease from anxiety
about yourself and your plans; just be willing to do the work our dear
Father gives you at the time.

JOHN KENNETH MACKENZIE

Oh, how great peace and quietness would he possess who should cut off
all vain anxiety and place all his confidence in God.

THOMAS À KEMPIS

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/mary-wilder-tileston/gods-peace-for-our-anxieties/
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