Psalm 4:8

“I will both lie down in peace, and sleep;
For You alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety.”

And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus

Philippians 4:7

We live in such a stress-filled society today. We could write these words on the tombstones of many Americans: Hurried, worried, buried. We’re constantly in motion, going from one thing to another, from one worry to another. We can get so stressed out that we’re almost immobilized. Sometimes, worry can absolutely paralyze a person’s life.

But as my friend Max Lucado has said, “Your anxiety decreases as your understanding of your Father increases.” That is really the heart of the matter.

On July 24, 2008, my wife and I heard the news that no parent ever wants to hear. We found out that our son had suddenly left us for Heaven. Anxiety, panic, worry, and fear all crashed in at the same time. And as I bent beneath the weight of it, I honestly wondered if I could survive such a thing. As a pastor, I had spoken with people over the years who had lost children, but when it happened to me, I honestly wondered if I could handle it.

But God was there for me. And one of the reasons I have continued to preach since that day is because of that, because God was there. If the Lord had not come through for me on that day, I would have given up preaching. But He did come through for me.

I’m not saying it has been easy. We still miss our son, of course, and we still feel deep pain. But we have found the truth of Philippians 4:6–7: “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus” (nkjv).

Greg Laurie

COVID-19 Crisis Prayer – Pastor Mike

Today’s Prayer

Crisis Prayer Topic: O LORD my God, You are very Great!

Today is good day to declare the good works of the LORD. .

“O Lord my God, You are very great; You are clothed with honor and majesty” Psalm 104: 1

Let us bless the LORD for his majestic works:

Who covers Himself with light and stretches out the heavens like a curtain

Who laid the foundations of the earth

Who covered the earth with deep waters that stand above the mountains

Who sends springs into the valleys

Who causes the grass to grow

Who brings forth food from the earth

Who appointed the moon for seasons; the sun knows its going down

The earth is full of His possessions

Who gives food in due seasons

Who sends forth His Spirit and renews the face of the earth

Let us sing to the LORD as long as we live. Let us sing praise to our God while we have our being. Let our meditation be sweet to Him. Let us be glad in the LORD. Praise the LORD!