Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Philippians 4:6 – 7

The next few days will be a great setting for realizing this promise for I will be moving toward the beginning of trying to get my blood in order.  The treatments are meant to slow down the deterioration occurring in my blood.  I leave the exotic words to the experts.  I am still in the preparation stage – moving toward the monthly treatments, 7 infusions or whatever at the beginning of each month.  Hopefully as I proceed with these monthly treatments my blood figures will improve!  Pray for me and the people who treat me.

As I read the sentences from Paul’s letter to the believers at Philippi, his message is for me now.  “Do not be anxious about anything.”  How could I not be anxious as I face these treatments?  I am, after all, a human being.  The answer lies in the next phrases – “In every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your request to God.”  Prayer, petition, thanksgiving.  Three things that align me with God.  So instead of feelings of uncertainty and distress, I pray and give thanks.

So, in spite of what I am facing, God’s promise is sure, his peace, which transcends all understanding, will guard my heart and mind in Christ Jesus. 

The object of prayer is to guard my heart and mind to be with Jesus.  The results of the meds are temporary, though sought and good.  The great blessing is for my heart and mind.  I am certain of that!