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Pray First
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“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.”
— Philippians 4:6 (KJV)
What it means
Before worrying, pray. Before panicking, pray. Before trying to fix everything yourself, pray. This verse invites us to bring every concern to God—not as a last resort, but as a first response. And notice: we come with thanksgiving, not just requests.
In your life
A problem lands in your lap. Your instinct is to immediately start solving, planning, worrying. But what if prayer became your first move instead of your last? Not a magical fix, but an honest conversation with the One who sees the full picture.
Today's challenge
Pray Before You Plan
- 1When you face a decision or worry today, pause and pray for 30 seconds before taking action
- 2Include one thing you are thankful for in that prayer
Prayer
Father, I bring my concerns to You before I try to solve them myself. Thank You for listening.
Reflect
What is one concern you can bring to God before trying to fix it?