August 5: Petition – The Answer to Worry

We’re on Day 2 of Petition – how to pray for personal prayer requests:

WebMD lists the following as possible results of worry:

the chronic anxiety and outpouring of stress hormones can have serious physical consequences, including:

Suppression of the immune system

Digestive disorders

Muscle tension

Short-term memory loss

Premature coronary artery disease

Heart attack

If excessive worrying and high anxiety go untreated, they can lead to depression and even suicidal thoughts.

https://www.webmd.com/balance/guide/how-worrying-affects-your-body#1

What does the Bible say we should do?

Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

Philippians 4:6-7

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJRd65Y1QUE

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