Prayer Fuel

I've had some problems and stress recently. Despite all the wonderful things that are going on with family and ministry, there are many things that aren't going well, too. The last few weeks I've been trying to preach messages that I need to hear: how to see my problems as opportunities for God to do His work in my life.

I just want to go on record as saying I really need to practice what I preach! I want to learn to let problems and stress be fuel for my prayer life instead of a distraction from it.

Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. Philippians 4:6

Apparently, when I'm anxious, I can use it as an emotional / mental trigger to begin praying. If I can just get better at that, then I'll have a whole new reason to be thankful in the middle of difficulty!