The apostle Paul addresses one of our deepest struggles with prayer when he writes, ”Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God”(Philippians 4:6). Notice that he doesn’t just tell us not to worry ; he offers prayer as the alternative to anxiety. Prayer becomes our path from panic to peace, not because we’re guaranteed our desired outcome, but because we’re connecting with the One who holds all things.