With thanksgiving...

Do not be anxious about anything,

but in every stiuation,

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

There are many reasons people experience anxiety during the holiday season.  It is very tempting to complain to God or whine about our situation when we are anxious.  But these verses tell us to not be anxious (um...does that mean we have a choice whether we are anxious or not?) but to tell God what it is that is tempting us to be anxious and ask for his help.  

And then there is that little phrase stuck in the middle of verse six - with thanksgiving.  Could that be the key to reducing or eliminating anxiety?  Hmmm... something to think about!  and try! or how about just doing it?!

Nanna's Kitchen will be back on November 28.  Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!