DATE POSTED
Wednesday, May 13, 2026, and I was blessed to be at Mariposa Apartment Homes, San Marcos, TX when God inspired me to prepare this devotional. My Footnote will tell you how to find and read any and all episodes that I have shared over the years.

TODAY’S SCRIPTURE
Read Philippians 4:6-7 in your Bible or click on it to read it online in the Living Bible (TLB).

⁶ Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything; tell God your needs, and don’t forget to thank him for his answers. ⁷ If you do this, you will experience God’s peace, which is far more wonderful than the human mind can understand. His peace will keep your thoughts and your hearts quiet and at rest as you trust in Christ Jesus.

APPLICATION – as inspired by the Holy Spirit
I hope you’ve taken a moment to read the verses referenced above, as they’ll help you better grasp the context of this devotional.

If you’re married, your spouse can usually tell when you’re worried before you even say a word. They ask because they love you and want to help. God is the same way, only He’s a step ahead—He already knows your thoughts before they even form.

So why do we worry? Usually, it’s because we feel like we’ve run out of options. We try to fix things ourselves first—like taking a pill for a backache or trying a new exercise. We only turn to the “Doctor” when our own solutions fail. But if we have a relationship with a God who loves us perfectly, why wouldn’t we talk to Him first?

When we keep our struggles to ourselves, we end up “moping” in our troubles. We might even mistakenly feel like God doesn’t care because He hasn’t stepped in yet. But Paul tells us the secret: Tell Him. Present your needs to Him with a thankful heart.

The “thanksgiving” part is key. Most of us wait until the prayer is answered to say thank you. But Paul suggests we thank Him while we are asking. This shows we have total confidence that our problem is in the right hands. It’s like saying, “Father, I’m giving this to You because You’re the only one who can fix it, and I’m thanking You now because I know You will handle it better than I ever could.”

That kind of faith brings a peace that doesn’t even make sense to the world. If you aren’t there yet, don’t be discouraged. Revisit the cross and commit yourself fully to the Savior. Remember how much He has already done for you and start sharing your heart with Him today.

PRAYER
Lord, thank You for knowing me better than I know myself. Forgive me for making You my last resort instead of my first response. Today, I bring You the things that are weighing on my heart, and you already know them individually, but I will mention them each privately. I choose to thank You right now—not because the problem is gone, but because You are in control of it. Fill my mind with Your peace that passes understanding. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

FOOTNOTE
If you have been challenged to make a decision today after reading this devotional, please take advantage of the information provided on my page ‘To Know Jesus’. Alternatively, consider speaking with a local Bible Teaching Pastor, or contact me at NuggetsFromGodsWord@outlook.com. I pray that one of God’s servants will pray with you and offer help and encouragement as you begin, or continue, your walk with Jesus. If you would like to read more of my devotionals, please visit NuggetsFromGodsWord.org, or if you choose, subscribe to receive a daily email containing each new devotional, as you will also find that option on this page. Friends, I encourage you to find a Bible teaching church home near your residence and attend as frequently as possible. Get to know God and allow His people to encourage and strengthen you in your Christian Walk while you invite God to work through you to bless them. God is at work among His people! Please consider being a part of that while also growing in your faith as you worship with fellow believers!