This is not an external act of religion, but a reflection of a change of heart, by faith, based on love. Lord, may we be a people of Love, based on a changed heart, by the work of your son Jesus.

bible.com/bible/100/jas.1.27.NASB1995

We pray today and everyday Lord, we will find my rest and peace in you. May we look to you in all things. You are the solid Rock upon which we Stand.

bible.com/bible/100/psa.91.2.NASB1995

Rev 20:6. Blessed and holy is the one who has a part in the first resurrection; over these the second death has no power, but they will be priests of God and of Christ and will reign with Him for a thousand years.

bible.com/bible/100/isa.54.17.NASB1995

Reveal to me my sinful ways Oh Lord, that I might turn from them, and lay them at your feet. Lead me in your everlasting way. Jesus is the Way!

bible.com/bible/100/psa.139.23-24.NASB1995

Believers have nothing to fear, for even Satan’s hosts with their perversions can’t take them out of the Lord’s hand. Here, as in 2:18–27 , protection against error or victory over it are guaranteed by sound doctrine and the indwelling Holy Spirit who illumines the mind.

bible.com/bible/100/1jn.4.4.NASB1995

Notes: Taken from John MacArthur Study Bible

Not being Anxious by Prayer & Thanksgiving = Peace

bible.com/bible/100/php.4.7.NASB1995

If earthly fathers give what their sons need, will not God give to His sons and daughters what they ask?

bible.com/bible/100/luk.11.13.NASB1995

Actions speak louder than words. Be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only who delude themselves.

bible.com/bible/100/1jn.3.18.NASB1995

Run the race with endurance, that you may attain that ultimate prize, of perfect Christlikeness in heaven. We are maturing and gaining it now, but one day, it will complete.

bible.com/bible/100/php.3.14.NASB1995

Jesus’s answer to Satans temptation was, more so than physical sustenance, every word from God, gives us both spiritual and eternal food for all of eternity.

bible.com/bible/100/mat.4.4.NASB1995