Transcending Worry: Philippians 4:1-13 considered at the time of Covid 19

Can we transcend worry? How do we find contentment? Is it possible to stand firm when the world around us seems so uncertain?Can we still find hope in God's written word? Transcending Worry takes us on a journey of reflection through some verses from the book of Philippians 4 1-13.Familiar and much loved these wonderful verses written by St Paul to the Church in Philippi give us a lot to think and contemplate: "Do not be anxious about anything......I have learnt to be content in all circumstances..... stand firm ........". How can these verses help us today? John Bloor, a licensed Reader and preacher in the Church of England, a Christian for over 50 years, a confessed worrier, writes having experienced a "light bulb" moment whilst listening to a talk in church on these particular verses.Inspired and written in a time of great anxiety and worry as Coronavirus swept throughout the world.John very much believed he was called by God to write and share these insights and thoughts with other