Sunday's Specialty

Philippians 4:6-7

⁶ Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

⁷ And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

Good morning, one and all!

Why are Sundays so special? For me, this day is the highlight of my week; the day where I receive strength for my spiritual journey. It's a day to offer to God my very highest praise. It is also a day to see the great things the Lord will do during the worship services we attend. I love the praying, singing, music, worship, and preaching that takes place on this day. But, what I really love is witnessing the effect of the gospel on a hungry soul.

Prayer is a vital part of our every day lives, and is the beginning of each of our services. We are instructed by the Apostle Paul's letter to the Philippians to be careful for nothing (in other words don't be anxious about anything), but to pray about everything. But prayer is more than just asking for things we want or need, it is a time to offer thanksgiving to God for all He has already given; to thank Him in advance for answering the prayers we pray.

When we pray and make our requests known to God, then the peace of God, "which passeth all understanding", is going to keep our hearts and minds through Him. We pray, giving everything over to the Lord in full trust, and then His peace keeps us. Jesus knows our every need but He wants us to ask Him for those needs. 

In conclusion, here is a beautiful song that I'd like to share with you today:

Cover me

by Mark Condon

Peace of God cover me

Cover me, cover me

Peace of God cover me

Through the storm, cover me

Only in You I am safe

Only in You I'm secure

Only in You I find peace

So cover me, cover me

Cover me when I am hurting

Cover me when I'm not strong

Cover me when I am going through the storm

Cover me when all seems hopeless

Cover me when my faith is gone

Let the peace that passes all I understand

Cover me, cover me

Paul's instructions were written long ago yet they are still relevant today, so let's follow them: Avoid anxiety, turn everything over to the God in prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, then feel the peace of God covering us and keeping us.

God bless you all with a Special Sunday. If He's willing, I'll see you tomorrow for another spoonful!