Essays to Inspire, Encourage and Guide you in Living a More Abundant Life

By Sharon E. Wilkerson-Gilpin

“Trust and obey for there’s no other way to be happy in Jesus but to trust and obey,”  the lyrics of this meaningful hymn reminds us of how our Savior Jesus Christ is always with us to lead and guide us.  We can always go to God in prayer wherever we are and in whatever situation for His guidance and help.

I’ve experienced the power of prayer, meditation and praise throughout my life.  From my childhood to the present,  I’ve gone to God in prayer to help, heal and provide for me. I enjoy meditating on all of God’s blessings in my life and praising Him for all the great things He has done for me! I can truly say I never would have made it without Him. 

From surviving a life-threatening accident as a child, to experiencing the loss of my parents and brother due to serious illnesses, to overcoming work layoffs to being blessed to enjoy rewarding careers in the fields of journalism and social services and to have retired while in good health, God has done great things for me!   In every experience, I looked to Him for help.  He never failed me.

No matter what you’re going through, take it to God in prayer. He cares about your problems and concerns, and there is nothing too hard for God.

Philippians 4: 6–7 says:  ‘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.”