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Charles Spurgeon on Prayer Against Anxiety - Traditional (Philippians 4:6-7)

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"Be anxious for NOTHING—not some things, but nothing. And pray about EVERYTHING—not some things, but everything. The cure for anxiety is prayer with thanksgiving. When we pray, peace guards our hearts like a sentinel. Worry and worship cannot coexist." — Charles Spurgeon. Traditional: prayer replaces anxiety.

Topics & Themes

nothingeverythingprayerthanksgivingpeace guards

Scripture References

Philippians 4:6-7

Emotional Tone

peacetrusthope

Audience

adults

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