Recently, doctors have sought to discover if there’s really a link between prayer and physical and mental well-being. Dr. Harold Koenig, director at Duke University’s Center for Spirituality and Health, believes it’s been proven. “The benefits of devout religious practice, particularly involvement in a faith community and religious commitment, are that people cope better,” he said. “In general, they cope with stress better, they experience greater well-being because they have more hope, they’re more optimistic, they experience less depression, less anxiety, and they commit suicide less often. They have stronger immune systems, lower blood pressure, and better cardiovascular functioning.”

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer…let your requests be made known.

Philippians 4:6

This isn’t news to those who practice today’s verse. Paul instructed Christians not to worry, but to instead pray with determination and gratitude. The outcome? Your heart and mind is guarded by Christ’s peace – a peace that non-believers simply can’t understand.

Take time to be thankful, knowing that as a prayer warrior you enjoy the benefits of His strength and comfort even in the most difficult of circumstances. Then pray that the nation’s leaders will discover the Lord and His peace for themselves.

Recommended Reading: Philippians 4:4-9