March 30
Charles Spurgeon · Faith's Checkbook
PRAYER, THANKSGIVING, PRAISE
"Be careful for nothing; 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 keep your hearts
and minds through Christ Jesus" Phil. 4:6,7
No care, but all prayer. No anxiety, but much joyful communion with
God. Carry your desires to the Lord of your life, the guardian of your
soul. Go to Him with two portions of prayer, and one of fragrant
praise. Do not pray doubtfully, but thankfully. Consider that you have
your petitions, and therefore thank God for His grace. He is giving you
grace, give Him thanks. Hide nothing. Allow no want to lie rankling in
your bosom; "make known your requests." Run not to man. Go only to your
God, the Father of Jesus, who loves you in Him.
This shall bring you God's own peace. You shall not be able to
understand the peace which you shall enjoy. It will enfold you in its
infinite embrace. Heart and mind through Christ Jesus shall be steeped
in a sea of rest. Come life or death, poverty, pain, slander, you shall
dwell in Jesus above every ruffling wind or darkening cloud. Will you
not obey this dear command?
Yes, Lord, I do believe thee; but, I beseech thee, help mine unbelief.