"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”—Philippians 4:6-7
We all have some form of anxiety today, right? We hear ad nauseam that we are living in "unprecedented times." But the real issue is not this unprecedented time it is the way we choose to respond. Anxiety will strike without notice and exposes our weaknesses and our insecurities. It's a sudden viral tragedy in our family. It's a child needing specialized attention at home that bleeds time out of our day. It's a device that stops working, a car that breakdowns, a paycheck that does not come in, or a job loss in the midst of a crisis that looks to have no end. And so how do you respond?
I know how I do. I fret and then try to fix, or fix while I fret. But do we do this—pray? Have we built the discipline of prayer by doing what Paul says, and giving "everything in prayer and supplication" to God? Try it today your anxiety is triggered and replace your fixing and fretting with asking a God who can fix anything, even an anxious heart.
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God Give Me The Patience and Will to Do Good.
Will we ever get back to normal life or what will the new normal be?
While the world has certainly slowed down, I still have way more I would like to do than any human ever could do with my days. I need to loosen my hopes and dreams so that my disappointment in not achieving steps toward them does not impact my relationship with wife and kids
Prayer for motivation and healing of sore muscles. Fight Club is tough, but I need to clean up the temple of the Holy Spirit that lives in me.
I pray that the Lord leans into my wife, I pray that she learns to trust the Lord
I ask God for peace as Melissa’s family situation continues to bring high levels of stress to the whole family.
I need God to give me peace and patients while I am working from home.
I pray for patience in affliction and humility.
List whatever you are worried about. Then scratch out the word worry and replace with word pray and pray about it. If you develop this habit, soon, you’ll be experiencing more peace about worrisome things and inner rest and peace.
I need to release my frustrations!!!
I have been stressed and anxious about time – not having enough time in the day for work and all the things I need to do. Lord help me prioritize the days ahead off me.
Self acceptance
Lead me to share my faith – to more people, with more courage, with more compassion, with the Holy Spirit in full control.
Yes good point Todd, all these comments stay within the group!
Boom ??
I need prayer for self discipline, spiritual ears on tunes with God and a stronger resolve.
I need wisdom and discernment in business during these challenging times.
Peace, truth and joy overflowing to the people I lead every day.
God change my anxious heart of finances and career expectations
I am praying the economy can open back up in a way that returns many/all to work while keeping the coronavirus from causing more health deveststion.
I need to ask God to soften my heart again and help me find that passion and hunger for a deeper relationship with Him. The kind of depth that allows His love to flow through me and enable me to spiritually train my family and impact my friends and community.
I need peace of spirit
I pray that God would continue to guide my steps through the path of personal relationships at this time.
Front line workers, please stay healthy and remember why you are where you are. Pray for them to remember.
Prayer for motivation and healing of sore muscles. Fight Club is tough, but I need to clean up the temple of the Holy Spirit that lives in me.
I need to ask God to help me to not run ahead of Him or lag behind Him, but to wait upon Him for His perfect timing. Along with that, I need to ask God to help me to spend more quiet time with Him to hear His voice.
I need to ask God to relieve me of the weight of my sin.
God relieve Michael of the weight!
Thank you Vince! This has been the prevailing theme during this pandemic. Every day He comes at me hard, from a different direction in a different way. I get my relief by confessing. And I ask Him to continue…
I’m so glad you guys have decided to do this with me. I really want to encourage you to use this message board and to do the call to action parts of this challenge. Taking action is where the real impact of what God has for you in taking part in this 7 day commitment.
I really need to continue asking God to fix my heart and mind with my impatience towards some of the people I work with. Some times I let it consume me and build so much frustration and I need to strengthen my reflexes on handing it over to God and not holding on to it waiting for the justice I think needs to happen in those situations. Specifically dealing with all the new standards because of Covid 19.
Way to go Grant??
Peace during these times and reliance on him
God give Stu peace today
While life is certainly a bit odd right now- I find myself more anxious about how life will look in a few months- what will be the new “normal”? .This devo is a great reminder… God will make a future that benefits his plan and our purpose.
Great thought. Honest!
I am doing pretty well on the anxiety part with the pandemic, but that is mostly because it hasn’t greatly impacted me (yet). I will pray today that God will prepare me for whatever challenges are yet to come so that my response is appropriate.
I need the daily courage to CHOOSE my response well. Eyes on Jesus.
God give Chad courage
Upcoming CT scan of my daughter
Praying now.
I need strength as I unload rocks from my truck. I also need relief of pain from my arthritis. Please God help me endure.
Give Jon strength and support
Praying for God to grant me a job, even in despite of this corona crisis
I pray for peace and calmness, not for myself, surprisingly, I am doing quite well…but for another person in my life…take away her anger, resentment, and worry.
I pray that God will help me to pull out the little weeds in my marriage before they have a chance to grow and take root. I pray that God will help me do this in such a way that will edify my wife, be a good example to my children, and represent His Kingdom well.
To learn to live with my wife in an understanding way.
How can I connect with the lost in my neighborhood?
Pray for God to show me that he is in control.
God,
I pray that you give me the strength and sense of mind to handle the path you will place before me when our place of business opens fully. Let Christ be my focus as I put my faith in you to guide me into our new normal. Amen
God please guard my heart and help me not to look upon the flesh in desire.
I need to ask God to help me with priorities. I am so busy, but am I busy with the right things?
Cory -yes, thanks for putting this together! It might go without saying, but I wanted to share my assumption that our conversations are all confidential to this group. Areas where I’m praying, but also struggling to not be anxious are for Linda (Anderson), including and especially her family. Also a cousin of Dianne’s, in her 60’s, who has been recently diagnosed with inoperable cancer. As I’m heading into my 60’s this has also all caused some self-reflection. Also I’m regularly praying for (and worrying about) our kids to make good choices, and that they grow closer to Jesus and join in His Kingdom work. Reggie – listening/reading what’s in the media can easily cause anxiety/frustration (and more) – I tend to avoid it altogether, including not praying for all the dynamics at play there – thanks for the prompt.
Patience and understanding with my wife’s health issues
A while back, a pastor shared how to use the Lord’s prayer as our go-to prayer when feeling anxious. It contains everything I need to help me through a situation: Acknowledges God’s sovereignty over everything (Our Father, who is in Heaven, holy is your name. Your kingdom come, YOUR WILL be done – on Earth as it is in Heavean). It lets me know that I have everything I need (Give us this day our daily bread). Also, tells me how I should treat my fellow man as God loves and forgives me (forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us). I also have victory over the sin as Jesus has already overcome the cross and overcome Satan (Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one). Two years ago, I was at a cycling event in Toronto involving thousands of people covering a 25 km route. My friend gave me his car keys to hold. Somewhere in the middle of the event/city I lost his keys. We circled back and did not find them. So this was the prayer I prayed in that moment of anxiety. We put out the word with the organizers and within hours – we got a call back that someone had found the keys and gave them to the right people connected to the event! How awesome is that?
God doesn’t always answer my prayers like that. Other times it’s eating humble pie. The point is that I have to be open to accept God’s answer and understand why he has answered me in the way that he has.
God, give me strength to maintain discipline and use my time to the fullest extent. Help me do everything as if working for You, not for man.
God please give me reassurance that work will be ok with the physical pain I’m in. Also being away for 2 weeks.
His guidance as I begin my retirement from a 40+ year career today.
The one thing I am anxious about today is have to work share and furlough my employees, I feel helpless and horrible without a means to fix it!
Please help with my anxiety related to my current financial situation.
Lord,
Please keep me free from worry over the long-term health of my employment. I know you are in control and I seek your guidance.
I need prayer today for motivation in my work life right now.
Praying that God will deliver me from a season of depression during this time of isolation and anxiety.
Lord, give me peace in my heart so I can stay positive in the midst of all the bad news and sad stories.
God, I ask you for your direction in showing me your path for my life, that I may serve the Kingdom and give you all the glory. Amen
Patience / slow to anger
To give me the guidance on how to be a better husband and father to my children
Praying for spiritual healing in marriage
Hey Guys – Are there other CP Hutch guys doing this study?
Today, I pray for me and other guys that are concerned and bothered by the Covid 19 pandemic and the effect it is having on families. I pray that we remember to be faithful and trusting of God during these unsettling times.
For help managing my depression. To have the Joy of the Lord be my strength.
I pray Jesus will forgive me for my ungrateful and angry attitudes that seem to be growing through this. I desire and need a new heart, one only He can give. I want to be His light in all this darkness
Discernment. I need to hear God’s voice clearly, not my twisted version of what i think He is saying. In marriage, work, relationships, everything.
I am asking God to help the current situation so that those who have ambitions like studying in America will be able to do so
Patience with kids during our “school” today.
Praying for patience!
I need to ask God today to help keep my mind focused on how I may help during this season. I am just scared to get out there and help because I am a high risk person.
need to ask God to push me along on my dissertation
Self discipline !
I’ve never been one to think about anxiety and how it affects me, but I’ have been listening to the group about how it sort of bombs on you. Having a son that has anxiety has made me desire more education on the subject too and the coping mechanisms used.
Turning over my fears and stresses to God has been so comforting. Knowing He has a bigger plan for me as long as I get “Me” out of the way. One of my favorite verses is Jeremiah 29:11… For I know the plans I have for you… plans for hope and a future!”
During this covid time, let’s choose to take advantage of some of the extra time available to really lean into God, relax into His arms of protection and know that He is God and His plan is good!
Pray for truth and integrity in news reporting.
Father, I need your presence. I have asked for peace in this war on anxiety that I fight, but peace only comes by presence, and presence by being in your Word. So as I lean into that, please surround me and keep me.
Ask God for patience as work from home and juggle work/life balance with kids and wife.
Ask God for strength and endurance for each day as I strive to be the best husband, father and neighbour I can be.
Safe travels back home.
Letting God take care of all my hurts, pain and worries. Letting it go and forgetting about it.
Anxiety about the direction of a new job.
God I pray that you continue to protect and bless me and my family during these uncertain times.
Good health for my sister, Heidi. And deep peace in all circumstances.
God, I ask for financial security for my family.
Patience and perseverance
Wisdom
Dear Lord
Guise me to do the wisdom, strength & desire in my heart to repair and make my marriage as it should be in your eyes.
God you know the needs of our Church and i’m asking that you will open a door of opportunity to have the needs met. Thank you for loving us and being our God and Savior.
Today is the day that The Lord hath made ….. Please help me better understand my thoughts and reactions to the people I love and the relationships that I have with them…calm any storms and quiet the waters that I tread daily with them.
I know recently I’ve chosen to fix and fret rather than pray and when I do I can’t expect any help from God in the situation. Help me Lord to turn to you right away and not after I’ve made a mess out of it!
God to continue to protect my family and guide those family members that are really struggling with this isolation right now. Calm there minds!
As one who suffers from panic attacks when anxiety hits I need to turn this over to God immediately and not fret. That is my prayer request.
Unity in our country.
please pray for strength and wisdom to be a better husband and father
My request is that I remember to seek the Holy Spirit each day for guidance along with Gods council and comfort for when I worry and stress about things beyond my control that I allow to steal my joy.
Cory,
Thank you for putting this group together and working so hard to make sure we all still interact and not let this Covid Epidemic take us over completely.
Spending more time in the presence of God and his beauty of nature lately has helped me realize how Big He Is ! How much he lives us just by His gift of nature and sunrises! I know it corny but He’s bigger than this virus, He’s bigger than our egos and He’s big enough to show us grace and mercy when we don’t think we even deserve it. WOW! How awesome s it is to serve Him!
Love you bud!
that my focus would be on my Lord Jesus Christ, the creator and sustainer, (Colossians 1:15-17.) the alpha and omega. May His peace just permeate every thought process of today and everyday.
Wisdom to know what to believe about this crisis
God today, I’m asking for you to continue covering my family, friends and loved ones. Keep them out of hurt, harm and danger and remind them that you are with them always. God I thank you for your bountiful blessings that you keep providing in my life, and I can’t help but praise your Holy name when I think of what my life could look like if I didn’t have you in it. Thank you Jesus!
I need to trust God in the areas of my life that I cannot control. To give those over to him and trust that He sovereign even in the midst of what feels like chaos.
I need God’s grade in my attitude towards my marriage and the current environment. My thoughts become negative so quickly. Help me to focus on Your blessings.
Jonathan,
I’m right there with you bud! My controlling nature has always been to fix everything and “everything will be fine” but this isn’t the case with this epidemic. God is showing us it’s time to lean into Him, believe in Him , trust in Him.
I need Grace like Carter needed liver pills so I feel your pain! I’ve had to take a few moments alone, and recoup.. then go back and apologize more times than I want to tell you, but God is full of Grace, He knows your true heart. Trust In Him, lean into Him and take a deep breath! And know that He’s got this!
Davin,
I’ve always been the guy has control of everything and lately God has shown me that it ain’t about me. It got harder and harder until I had to break for Him. You’re right, we can’t control this beast of a covid-epedinic. We lean into each other when times get tough and we be honest and open and learn new ways to communicate with each other. Cultivating Both long term relationships and new ones. I’m so glad to have met you! I’ve learned so much from you already about how to interact with My son and his struggles. God’s plan so so beautiful if we can slow down enough to listen and enjoy the beauty of it.. maybe.. maybe just maybe… this Covid epidemic was part of His plan to give us time to slow down a little and know more about each other and lean into His grace.
Thank you for joining this group!
As a chief engineer in a volunteer fire company, I often have to fix things above my level of expertise. I have to go work on an engine this morning, and I get frustrated at things I don’t understand. God does give me wonderful insight all the time but His timing doesn’t match mine.
God, for those of us who are more natural introverts, please help us to step out and initiate in this time when it is easier than ever to stay secluded.
God I pray for perseverance for all the small business owners.
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The whole dynamic at work…making sure to walk in love.
Wisdom in what to say no to and what to say yes to.
I tend not to worry, fret, or be anxious. My problem is that it is too easy for me to set my worries aside instead of using the worry as a catalyst for prayer. When I pray, I need to fast and pray, because when I fast, I remember to pray.
Silly spellcheck… to this (vs. ethos)
Lord, give me peace and faith to enjoy your blessings today rather than focusing on the worry that comes from all of the financial obligations in the future (raising 4 children in private school- one going to college and one needing a vehicle).
I know You will provide what we *need*. You always have and always will. Amen.
I am personally so glad to be introduced ethos ministry, thank you Cory! Hey guys, if you haven’t yet listed to the video shared in Saturday’s email from Vince Miller titled “The man who stepped into my life” I strongly encourage you to do so.
For unity and integrity of our leaders in making difficult decisions. As a leader, for wisdom and empathy in providing a safe work environment for my employees as they come back to work today.
Lord, help me to pray first like Nehemiah and cast out worry.
Courage to run from temptation.
What the future of our school may look like in the upcoming year
My Dads health.
I need to strengthen my discipline and commitment to truly trust that Jesus knows best and that he has my back in any and every situation no matter what!!!
To step out of fear and anxiety of not being good enough to follow a dream.
That I use this time constructively and seize the opportunity to strengthen my family and our relationships.
Faith when it gets tough
God help me with remaining calm during tough decisions at work. To help keep my head and my heart clear when making decisions
Help me to trust in God fully !!
That God would help with my job.
Hey guys, also pray for Vince as he goes through this time as well.
Pray for kids and teachers in this distance learning atmosphere.
I pray that our fellowship will be able to return soon to in person gatherings, and that through this time that many will remember that God hasn’t given us a spirit of fear. That every man who has joined this challenge will be blessed and encouraged throughout this week.
Pray for those who are struggling with the shut downs both financially and mentally/emotionally.
Father it is your good pleasure to give us all things. Turn financially struggling hearts to you, because you supply all our needs in the riches of Christ. Bless your faithful, reward your beloved, cause the stubborn money lovers to repent and find new wealth in Jesus alone. Heal hurts, still frightened minds, and unite your church to be salt and light like never before.
I pray that lives can be spared and communities restored by God’s miraculous hand
God I need guidance and wisdom on how to handle this life with an ex wife that is so bitter to me and keeps my kids from me. God I know you hear me and see this. Please help me to make the right decisions.
Father, please go before Joe in every interaction with his Ex-wife. Give him your peace, your patience, and your perfect love that drives out ANY fear of what she may or may not do. But most of all may Joe’s love for his children be fierce, tender, and steadfast.
Pray for all the students at home doing there best with virtual learning as well as the parents helping those students with virtual learning as well as all the teachers setting up the daily virtual learning for the students and that they all will find a balance between the learning and having some fun rather than it being frustrating. Also for the students that have a poor home life that adds to the frustration and anxieties.
Job perseverance.
I am ready for the “stay at home” to be over. I need to be able to live one day at a time and know that God is in total control of the entire world.
Thank you God that I’m not anxious and for giving us Your new mercies each day.
Help me to submit to You, and take the way of escape when tempted by the lust of the eyes, lust of the flesh and the pride of life ~ every man’s battles…
— 1 Corinthians 10:13 “No temptation has overtaken you but such as is common to man; and God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will provide the way of escape also, so that you will be able to endure it.”
“Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.”
James 4:7 NKJV
I need to ask God not to be anxious about trying to get everything done today; I need to pray to him and put him as the priority and I can have peace
I pray for God to help me grow thru this period of my life to once again live abundantly in greatness and prosperly.
Jesse,
You’re already an inspiration to me! You chose to grab ahold of life and not it let you knock you down. I can only imagine how tough it is to be i. Your situation, but God knows all suffering and He knows your heart’s desires. He will reward you for your hard work today! Keep up the good work bud!
Michael,
Peace is such a subjective word for all of us. It’s a moving target with what seems to be no end in sight at times, but we serve an All-powerful God don’t we?
I saw a picture of the sunrise this morning (I slept late… lol be jealous) … but it showed God’s amazing gift of beauty and peace and tranquility. Sometimes I take a few minutes to just go WOW and soss ASS j some of His artwork, His hand on His canvas and beautiful He really is. Lean into Him and know His plan is to prosper us, to watch us grow like little infants… His love is for Us
*soak in.. ugh typos
for insight and wisdom for the men I’m Mentoring with
Lord, let the wisdom that cries out in the marketplace be John’s, let discernment give him decisions, but most of all, let love rule any thoughts or actions to come.
Help with negative thoughts when overwhelmed with tasks.
I feel that! Lord help us not to grumble, but instead to thank you that we are “working the earth”. Help us to see not just the financial or personal reward, but the impact that can have for You.
I need to ask God to help me me give Him my burdens of daily life, instead of me trying to carry them on my own!
Patience
Praying that my church is family, especially the men, are staying spiritually fit.
I am. Thank you!
Financial wisdom.
Trust God with my dad’s medical recovery even though I am not able to be with him.
Asking God to provide me wisdom and courage to provide positive energy to those around me
Keeping in the moment
Always be greatful for what God has and is doing in the good and the bad. He is always in control. Focus on him, not myself.
Just about everything.
Next steps…
Praise the Lord, especially in loving us. Lord help/guide me in taking the next steps or completing what you have opened to me. Guide me as your servant to do as you have said.
I pray for my marriage. That God gives me the strength to move forward in a positive manner.
Dear Lord…please grant me strength and peace to take on the new challenge beginning today. May I be disciplined and focused on the changes that need to take place in order for me to succeed.
We’re here for you brother!
Pray for the President and all the state Governors.
I fear I’m losing focus for the things God needs me to accomplish at work. The COVID crisis has me hunkered down, maintaining the status quo instead of pushing forward. I pray for God’s wisdom and direction.
The courage and strength to press through this unprecedented time and others that are sure to follow. Jesus alone is our hope!
Trust
My relationship with my wife
Roger, I will be sure to keep you and your wife in my prayers.
First day back to work after 6 weeks and THAT FACT is what is causing anxiety. See, I often find it hard to be around others, so enjoyed the time off.
Ask that God will protect our pastors who are striving to do His will.
Pray for all the students at home doing there best with virtual learning as well as the parents helping those students with virtual learning as well as all the teachers setting up the daily virtual learning for the students and that they all will find a balance between the learning and having some fun rather than it being frustrating. Also for the students that have a poor home life that adds to the frustration and anxieties.
Sorry didn’t mean for that to be a reply to your comment EBBC men.
Praying for:
Those infected to be healed, losses to be mourned and comforted, wisdom for our leaders, a better normal to emerge after this crisis, loved ones to reunite and the virus to be uplifted in Jesus’ name
My thing to Ask Jesus for today is the sense and spirit of His peace, love and joy. I can easily get tangled up in the biased reportings we are surrounded by.
Very true.
God today is yours. Please bless my relationships at home! ??
I pray God Will Teach me how yo stand strong in this Time and choose only His way today.