Philippians 4:6-7 (NIV)
6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every
situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to
God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all
understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
What guards your heart? What protects your mind? Did you
know that the peace of God can stand guard over our hearts and minds? That's
the apostle Paul's promise to us in this passage. If we will present our
requests to God, with thanksgiving, then God's peace that is greater than any
explanation and that transcends our ability to comprehend it, will stand sentry
over our hearts and minds. You want an example of how this is true? Look at the
book of Job. All that befalls him. All that wounds him. Yet still he doesn't
become hard of heart or go insane. What is the key to his survival? His ongoing
conversation with the LORD. He will not relinquish that relationship no matter
how badly he hurts, how much he is confused, nor how badly he is ridiculed.
Thought for today:
Do I trust God to bring me peace in the midst of my trial?
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