Anxious?

Philippians 4:6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

There is something about PRESENTING our requests to God. It means to lay out in the open, to give up to, to show to, and to open up to... God cares for the things we are anxious about but He doesn't mind when we do give our cares to Him because He cares for us -- more than we do.

What things have I not opened up to God or laid open before Him? Even if He knows what's in our hearts and the things that make us anxious, He still wants us to come to Him. Have I been anxious and not allowed it to be open before God by confession? I need to start laying it down before Him even more than ever -- and His peace will transcend.

Lord, forgive me that I take for granted the availability of Your presence to overwhelm me with the things I am anxious about. Help me to be more open to You because I do want Your peace in all aspects of my life. I will continually live for You! Thank You for Your goodness! In Jesus' name, amen