“but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” Philippians 4:6b NIV
Step two to living in a state of joy: Pray about everything.
Prayer is simply talking to God. You don’t have to be a great Bible scholar to be a great person of prayer. In fact, Jesus criticized those who tried to impress people with their great sounding prayers.
God wants a relationship with you and prayer is the way we carry out that relationship. God is concerned about the big things and the small things of your life. There is nothing you can’t pray about.
One of my friends says that something happens when he prays. Prayer doesn’t always change the situation; at least not immediately, but prayer always changes the person praying. There is a strength in praying that can’t be understood until you pray.
1 Peter 5:7 in The Living Bible says, “Let him have all your worries and cares, for he is always thinking about you and watching everything that concerns you.” Are there some worries in your life you are ready to get rid of? Dump them on God! Let Him take over the worry department. Prayer is a tremendous way to relieve the stress of worry.
If you want more joy in your life: Worry less and pray more! Turn your worry time into prayer time!
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I may not see in front of me, But I can see for miles around when I look over my shoulder, and Lord, it`s clear. You`ve brought me here, So faithful every step of the way. What can I do but follow you, For You are the Way, the Truth, the Life, And You`ve promised never to leave me, My Savior, my friend, From beginning to end. 
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