Philippians 4:4-7 ESV
Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; do not be anxious about anything, 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 your minds in Christ Jesus.
It has been too long since Bradley and I blew our allowances at an arcade, throwing overpriced tokens at sundry games and collecting tickets to exchange for dollar store toys, trinkets and (my son's favorite) whoopee cushions. It has been far, far longer since my mother would collect stamps obtained as points from grocery stores (shopping incentives that predate loyalty cards) and turn them in for toasters and transistor radios.
Here in Philippians Paul describes a far better--if uneven--exchange: anxiety for peace. I just present it to God in prayer that asks for help thankfully and I walk away puzzled but peaceful. Beats whoopee cushions and cheap toasters, that's for sure.
Teach us, God of all Comfort, to openly, pleadingly, gratefully cast our cares upon you. In the name of the Prince of Peace. Amen.
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