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; 7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.’

DAILY READING   Matthew 10:1-25; Leviticus 7-8; Proverbs 22

In the financial world, Tuesday, October 29, 1929, is a day nicknamed Black Tuesday. On that day, the Wall Street stock market crashed, and stock prices completely collapsed. Between $10-$15 billion was lost in just one day due to the plummeting share prices.

This economic Crash was caused by the prosperity and massive economic boom enjoyed in the 1920’s, which led to high consumerism, easy credit schemes and increased debt. During that time stock brokers encouraged people to buy stocks with loaned money. And so many people borrowed huge amounts of money to buy stocks.

However after a while, the economy began to contract and the share prices began to slowly fall until the stock market went into free fall. Those who had borrowed huge amounts of money to invest in stocks, now suddenly found themselves losing the money they had invested. And then creditors were hounding them to pay back their loans all at once. Of course many people didn’t have the money to pay back. And as a result, thousands of people panicked. Many seeing a bleak and hopeless future committed suicide. Yet had they waited a little while longer, they would have seen that the situation was not as terrible as it first appeared.

Philippians 4:6-7 says ‘Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.’

You should never give in to anxiety or panic no matter the situation you may face. Panic comes from a Greek word that means to ‘choke off’. What happens when anyone panics is that air is  choked off from their brain. Which means that the person can no longer think clearly leading to wrong decisions. Panic short circuits the nervous system, and keeps a man from thinking rational thoughts.

Therefore instead of panicking or being anxious we should rather learn to build up strength in our inner man by constant study of God’s Word. That way, no matter what happens, we will be strengthened and upheld by The Word within us.  Indeed God is in control and nothing ever takes Him by surprise. He will never allow any temptation greater than you to come your way. With every temptation, He will always make a way of escape.

Therefore whatever you are confronted with, rather than panic, take the situation to God in prayers with thanksgiving. Don’t ever let the enemy deceive you into thinking that the problem is more than you. God will never put upon you more than you can bear. Indeed weeping may endure for a night but joy comes in the morning. Therefore, instead of panicking, we should rather switch to praise. Turn your pressures into pleasures through giving God worthy praise. In an atmosphere of continual praise, there are no pressures, only pleasures. In your praise is your victory! Indeed in God’s Presence is fullness of joy and at His right hand pleasures forever more.

PRAYER: Lord, help me to always praise You in every situation. Indeed You are bigger than any problem I may face.  As I praise You I know You will indeed turn my mourning into dancing in Jesus Name.

quote ‘When God places His hand upon a man in life nothing can come against him, this is because the gifts and calling of God are without repentance’ WORBITE 222